The midnight shows are already packed. Not for a festival, not for a new Marvel film — just for Drishyam: The Conclusion. And the theatres aren’t waiting. They’re booking them before the release even hits. October 2, 2026, and the franchise is back with a roar that’s louder than any trailer drop. In Mumbai alone, over twenty screens have opened post-midnight slots as early as October 1. PVR Lower Parel, Maxus Borivali, Cinepolis Seawoods, names that usually don’t see 3 a.m. Crowds are now scheduling showtimes at 12:35 am, 1:05 am, 2:05 am. One theatre in Bhayander isn’t even pretending to sleep. It’s running six consecutive shows from midnight to 5:05 a.m., turning into a 24-hour Drishyam marathon. Pune and Ahmedabad aren’t lagging. Inox Megaplex Wakad, PVR Hinjawadi, Connplex Prahladnagar. Each has its own midnight queue forming. This isn’t just demand. It’s ritual. Four years after Drishyam 2 broke records with early morning screenings, this time the momentum started before the film was out. Exhibitors didn’t wait for opening day. They saw the advance bookings and moved fast. The numbers are still coming in, but the energy is undeniable. And then there’s the pricing. Tickets are being matched to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dhurandhar The Revenge, two of the most premium releases of the year. That’s not a coincidence. It’s a signal. The audience is willing to pay. They want it now. No spoilers. No delays. Just the next chapter in Ajay Devgn’s most enduring saga. The CBFC cleared it without a single cut. It’s eight minutes longer than the last one. And the country’s theatres? They’ve already decided it’s worth every rupee. The real question now isn’t whether it’ll open big. It’s how high it can go.