Ajay Devgn‑Tabu thriller, slated for an October 2 launch, has already booked more than half a million seats and logged a three‑day gross of roughly ₹19.2 crore.
The Ajay Devgn‑Tabu sequel is already buzzing before its October 2 debut. Advance ticketing opened on Sunday and, according to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has moved over five lakh seats in just a few days.
Day one alone accounted for 2.52 lakh tickets, translating to a ₹10.03 crore haul when block‑seat pricing is factored in, and ₹7.78 crore without those premiums. The second day added another 1.33 lakh admissions, bringing in ₹4.94 crore (block seats) and ₹2.78 crore otherwise. By the third day, sales topped 1.19 lakh tickets and the gross climbed to ₹4.24 crore with block seats, ₹2.2 crore on regular pricing.
So, the cumulative three‑day advance total sits at roughly ₹19.21 crore. With two more days of pre‑release sales left, industry watchers are betting the figure could stretch toward the ₹40‑₹50 crore mark before the film even hits theatres.
What the numbers mean for the franchise
The original Drishyam, released in 2015, set a high bar, and its 2022 follow‑up, Drishyam 2, opened with a ₹15.38 crore net on day one. By comparison, the current pre‑sale trajectory suggests the third instalment will comfortably eclipse that benchmark.
Fans of the crime‑drama series have been vocal on social platforms, many pointing to the star‑studded cast – Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat – as a key draw. The buzz around the film’s tight‑knit plot and the promise of another twisty climax appears to be translating into concrete ticket numbers.
But the hype also raises expectations. Trade analysts note that while strong advance bookings are encouraging, the real test will be the opening weekend box‑office, especially with several other big releases slated for the same Friday.
And the numbers aren’t just a win for the producers. They signal confidence in theatrical releases at a time when OTT platforms dominate. If Drishyam The Conclusion can sustain this momentum, it could reinforce the viability of big‑budget, star‑driven cinema in the post‑pandemic market.
The final word on the film’s performance will come after the October 2 release, but for now, the advance figures paint a picture of a film poised to dominate the box‑office conversation this autumn.
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