Ajay Devgn’s third instalment sold nearly 1.9 lakh seats across PVR Inox and Cinepolis, with pre‑sales pointing to a record‑breaking opening.
Ajay Devgn’s long‑awaited third chapter of the Drishyam saga opened to a flood of ticket sales on Friday. Across the two biggest multiplex chains – PVR Inox and Cinepolis – the film moved roughly 1.85 lakh admissions, according to trade trackers. PVR Inox alone accounted for close to 1.47 lakh of those, while Cinepolis added about 37,000 seats.
The numbers are more than a decent start. They hint at a blockbuster trajectory. Industry analysts are already pencilling in a total of 2 lakh tickets sold by the end of the morning, a figure that would eclipse most domestic releases this year. If the momentum holds, the film could close its pre‑sale window with around 3.5 lakh tickets booked, a benchmark that would rank it among the strongest openings of the season.
Ticket Rush and Holiday Edge
A key factor in the upbeat outlook is the timing. The release lands just before the national holiday on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, which traditionally boosts footfall in theatres. With families looking for a weekend outing, the Drishyam sequel is poised to capture a sizable share of the holiday crowd.
Beyond domestic figures, the film is generating buzz overseas. Early reports suggest that overseas advances could mark the strongest overseas performance for an Ajay Devgn‑led project to date. While exact numbers are still under wraps, the trend mirrors the growing appetite for regional thrillers in the global market.
The cast – featuring Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj – adds star power that likely contributed to the brisk ticket sales. Their presence, combined with director Abhishek Pathak’s reputation for tight storytelling, appears to have resonated with audiences eager for a high‑stakes mystery.
Trade circles are already speculating on the film’s final net collection. Projections range between Rs 50 crore and Rs 60 crore, with a median estimate of Rs 55 crore. Should the critical reception match the commercial enthusiasm, the film could comfortably land in the ‘massive blockbuster’ bracket.
For now, the box‑office pulse is strong, and the next few days will be decisive. If the holiday push translates into packed screens, Drishyam: The Conclusion could set a new benchmark for Malayalam‑language thrillers in the Hindi‑dominant market.
Watch the ticket counters on Saturday and the weekend to see whether the early surge turns into a sustained run. The numbers will tell if the film lives up to the hype or fades once the holiday rush subsides.
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