Ajay Devgn's thriller has already sold more than 1.29 lakh seats across PVR Inox and Cinepolis, pointing to a potential Rs 50‑crore opening day.
The numbers are in and they’re massive. Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 has already booked over 1.29 lakh seats at the two leading national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, even though the first show isn’t due until Friday.
PVR Inox alone accounts for roughly 1.02 lakh of those admissions, while Cinepolis contributes the remaining 27,000. Those figures were compiled early Wednesday morning, meaning the film still has two full days of advance sales left before the curtain rises.
And the momentum isn’t slowing. A day earlier, the tally had just nudged past the 1 lakh mark, with 1.02 lakh tickets sold by early afternoon. In less than 18 hours the count jumped another 27,000 – a clear sign that word‑of‑mouth and marketing are still firing on all cylinders.
The buzz is translating into expectations. Trade analysts, watching the advance trend, are penciling in an opening day gross that could breach the Rs 50 crore barrier. If that materialises, the film will eclipse Devgn’s previous personal best, Singham Again, which opened around Rs 43.7 crore.
So what’s driving fans to the counters? The franchise’s reputation for tight‑knit storytelling, plus the return of Devgn as the shrewd Vijay Salgaonkar, seems to be enough. Director Abhishek Pathak’s reputation for delivering edge‑of‑the‑seat thrills is also a magnet for the weekend crowd.
But the story isn’t just about the big chains. Industry watchers are keeping a close eye on the performance in non‑national multiplexes, where regional audiences could add another layer to the opening day haul. A strong showing there would cement Drishyam 3 as a pan‑India juggernaut.
The film’s advance booking surge also puts pressure on competing releases slated for the same weekend. With a potential Rs 50 crore opening, the market dynamics could shift, forcing distributors to re‑evaluate screen allocations and promotional spend.
And the clock is ticking. As Wednesday turns into Thursday, both chains are expected to push the numbers higher, with promotional tie‑ups and last‑minute discounts likely to tip the scales.
All eyes will be on Friday’s first show to see if the pre‑sale hype converts into box‑office gold. If the trend holds, Drishyam 3 could set a new benchmark for advance bookings in the industry.
What’s next? The final advance figures will be released after the first show, and the opening day collection will be announced by the trade tomorrow evening. Until then, the ticket counters remain the hottest ticket in town.
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