Ajay Devgn's third‑installment has logged Rs 7.16 crore in pre‑sales within 24 hours, fueling expectations of a Rs 40‑crore opening on Oct 2.
Ajay Devgn’s latest thriller, Drishyam The Conclusion, kicked off its advance bookings on Sunday and already racked up over 150,000 tickets. The numbers translate to a pre‑sale gross of about Rs 7.16 crore, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. With the film slated for an October 2, 2026 release, the early momentum hints at a blockbuster opening.
Industry watchers are already penciling in a first‑day haul north of Rs 40 crore. That would be a massive jump from Drishyam 2, which opened to a net Rs 15.38 crore back in 2022 and eventually amassed a lifetime net of Rs 239.67 crore. If the current booking trend holds, the sequel could comfortably eclipse its predecessor’s debut.
The third chapter isn’t a straight remake of the Malayalam Drishyam 3 that hit screens earlier this year. Instead, Abhishek Pathak’s team opted for an original storyline, keeping the core premise but steering clear of a direct adaptation. That creative choice seems to have resonated with fans, who queued up en masse the moment tickets went on sale.
The buzz isn’t just about numbers. Social chatter is already comparing the film’s pre‑sale strength to other October releases, and many are betting that the fresh plot will give the franchise a new lease on life. The anticipation is palpable, especially after the mixed reception of the previous instalments.
If the ticket rush sustains, distributors could see a ripple effect across the market, with smaller releases potentially pushed to later slots. The box‑office calendar for early October is already looking crowded, and a Rs 40‑plus crore opening would set a high bar for the week’s other offerings.
For now, the only thing missing is the actual opening day figures. The industry will be watching the box‑office tallies on October 2 with bated breath, ready to see whether the advance booking hype translates into a record‑breaking debut.
Regardless of the final tally, Drishyam The Conclusion has already proven that a well‑timed marketing push and a fresh narrative can still move crowds in a market that’s increasingly fragmented. The next few days will tell if the film can turn this early surge into a lasting box‑office run.
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