
Hanuman Ansh Joins 400 Crore Club, Overtakes Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
The Neem Karoli Baba biopic, made on a ₹1.8 crore budget, crossed ₹400 crore worldwide in just 54 days, posting a jaw‑dropping ROI.

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The Neem Karoli Baba biopic, made on a ₹1.8 crore budget, crossed ₹400 crore worldwide in just 54 days, posting a jaw‑dropping ROI.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise is pulling in record advance bookings, with over 1.29 lakh tickets sold at the country's biggest cinema chains before the film even hits screens on Friday.

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have answered the Maharashtra FDA’s show‑cause notices over the Vimal Elaichi commercial, and the agency has completed two hearings as it pushes forward with its investigation.

Hanuman Ansh added Rs 2.75 crore on day 8's Tuesday, a 35 per cent jump, pushing its total to Rs 297 crore. Trade estimates suggest it crosses Rs 300 crore this week, per Pinkvilla.

The upcoming Drishyam The Conclusion has opened advance sales with over five lakh tickets sold, pulling in about ₹19.21 crore in three days, hinting at a blockbuster opening on October 2, 2026.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise opened strong, selling about 120,000 tickets in top Indian multiplexes. Industry watchers expect a holiday surge and a solid overseas run.

Drishyam 3’s advance bookings have already crossed 100,000 tickets, nudging the film toward a Rs 50‑crore opening day, as Jailer 2’s Hindi release faces a shortened theatrical run.

Hanuman Ansh logged a net of 309.28 crore at the domestic box office, delivering a staggering 17,000 percent return on its modest Rs 1.8 crore investment, making it the second Indian film of 2026 to breach the 300‑crore ROI threshold.

Veer Pahariya's second film, Prem Keetanu, launches alongside Ajay Devgn's Drishyam – The Conclusion, aiming to surpass the modest opening of its Malayalam source with a modest nine‑crore target.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise has sold more than a hundred thousand tickets in the top three national chains, sparking talk of a Rs 50 crore opening and potential record‑breaking totals for Ajay Devgn.

Rediff’s October preview lists Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, plus a mix of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi releases, all set to hit screens from early October.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise has sold over 80,000 tickets before its first show, putting it on track for a blockbuster debut and possibly beating the advance‑sale record of Drishyam 2.

Advance bookings for Drishyam 3 have already generated a ₹6.65 crore gross, making it the second‑largest opening‑day pre‑sale for Ajay Devgn since the pandemic, according to Koimoi in India.

Advance bookings for Drishyam: The Conclusion have crossed 80,000 tickets across PVR-Inox and Cinepolis with days still to go, pushing trade estimates toward a ₹50 crore opening for the franchise's final chapter.

With just four days left before its October 2 debut, Drishyam 3 has logged roughly 3.77 crore in pre‑sales, 90,000 tickets sold and strong demand in key metros, hinting at a blockbuster opening for the franchise’s finale.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise sold 76,000 tickets on its opening day at India's top multiplex chains, positioning it for a net collection of around Rs 55 crore, according to trade forecasts.

In just a day, Drishyam The Conclusion has moved more than 150,000 tickets, earning roughly Rs 7.16 crore. The buzz suggests the Oct 2 release could easily cross the Rs 40‑crore mark on its opening day, outpacing its 2022 predecessor.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise is on track for a historic opening, targeting Rs 50‑60 crore as 55,000 tickets have already been booked across major chains.

Hanuman Ansh logged a net collection of roughly 307 crore after 52 days, marking the first time a Bollywood devotional title has entered the 300‑crore club, as it heads toward a possible 350‑crore milestone before new competition arrives.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise sold roughly 35,000 tickets on its first day of pre‑booking, with expectations to cross 45,000 by evening, setting the stage for a Rs 55‑crore opening day forecast.

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise logged a 1.19‑crore gross on its first day, selling 26,300 tickets across roughly 4,200 shows, ahead of its October 2 release.

The third chapter of the Drishyam saga logged 25,000 advance tickets, an average price of Rs 440 and a pre‑opening gross of 1.12 crore, signalling a robust opening day on Gandhi Jayanti.

The Great Indian Kapil Show returned for season 5 with Ajay Devgn and the Drishyam 3 team as opening guests, days before the film's release, but the premiere drew a harsh review from Koimoi.

Bollywood’s biggest names – Ajay Devgn, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao, Ravi Kishan and others – will attend FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai, where industry leaders will dissect the fast‑growing Indian entertainment market.

The third chapter of the Drishyam franchise logged 5,000 advance tickets by midnight, signalling strong demand ahead of its holiday weekend debut and hinting at a possible Rs 50‑60 crore opening.

Abhishek Pathak, co‑writer and producer of Drishyam The Conclusion, downplays expectations despite trade forecasts of a Rs 50 crore opening, and hints at a huge screen rollout for Ajay Devgn’s finale.

Hanuman Ansh pulled in Rs 3 crore on its eighth Friday, pushing its total to Rs 277.25 crore nett, per Pinkvilla. The film now eyes the Rs 300 crore mark before Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion arrives.

Ajay Devgn spent part of his Friday sorting waste at Juhu Beach alongside Amruta Fadnavis as part of Sea Shore Shine 2026, Mumbai's post-Ganpati Visarjan clean-up drive.

Advance booking for Drishyam: The Conclusion opens September 27, three days ahead of its October 2 theatrical release. The film, billed as the franchise's final chapter, reunites Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran with new entrant Jaideep Ahlawat.

Samvedna Suwalka reprises her Drishyam 2 role of Advocate Gayatri Mohan in Drishyam: The Conclusion, recalling a nerve-wracking courtroom shoot and director Abhishek Pathak letting her find the character herself.

A fresh teaser of ‘Muskura Do’, featuring Lucky Ali’s signature vocals, has been released for Drishyam The Conclusion. The track, penned by Manoj Muntashir and composed by Rochak Kohli, adds a nostalgic family vibe to the upcoming thriller.

Drishyam The Conclusion's director Abhishek Pathak has detailed how Akshaye Khanna's last-minute exit and Jaideep Ahlawat's late entry led to a complete script rewrite just days before shooting began.

Ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion's October 2 release, Shriya Saran opens up about wrapping her final scenes as Nandini, calling the goodbye emotional after years with the franchise.

Drishyam The Conclusion director Abhishek Pathak tells Bollywood Hungama that Mohanlal called Ajay Devgn after the trailer dropped, why the film was retitled from Drishyam 3, and what's next for their Ajay Devgn horror project.

Ajay Devgn’s upcoming Drishyam 3 and Golmaal 5 are projected to each net around 50 crore on day one, a milestone only a handful of Bollywood stars have achieved twice, according to box‑office trackers.

Lyricist Sameer told Komal Nahta that composer Nadeem Saifi called Ramesh Sippy's narration for Zamaana Deewana the worst story he'd ever heard, right to the director's face, before the film got made anyway.

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, joining Akshay Kumar and others. Netizens responded with sharp criticism, some calling it sycophancy, per DNA India.

Drishyam: The Conclusion has released its first track, Vingansa, a brooding number built around themes of revenge as Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar faces his toughest adversary yet ahead of the October 2 release.

Kajol marked son Yug Devgan's 16th birthday with an emotional Instagram post, admitting she still sees the child he once was even as he grows taller and more independent by the day.

Dr Sharad Bhutadiya, who plays Martin Uncle across the Drishyam franchise, spoke to Bollywood Hungama at the Goa trailer launch about Ajay Devgn's off-screen manner, his character's surprise popularity, and the odds of a part four.

The trailer for Drishyam: The Conclusion crossed 100 million views in 24 hours and trended at number one on YouTube, as fans reacted to Ajay Devgn's new adversaries played by Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.

Ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion's October 2 release, director Abhishek Pathak tells Variety that this year's string of theatrical successes, from Border 2 to Mirzapur: The Movie, shows audiences still want to watch films on the big screen.

Drishyam The Conclusion, arriving October 2, had its trailer launched in Goa with most of the cast in attendance. Ishita Dutta, who plays Anju, couldn't make it and posted her disappointment online.

Jaideep Ahlawat has addressed comparisons to Akshaye Khanna ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion, saying his new character carries no baggage from the previous film as the October 2 release nears.

Ajay Devgn revealed at the Goa trailer launch that Drishyam: The Conclusion tells a fresh story, unlike its predecessors, and said he wants Mohanlal's approval before the October 2 release.

The trailer for Drishyam: The Conclusion dropped in Goa on September 9, teasing Jaideep Ahlawat's new cop character and a vengeful Tabu, with trade analysts predicting a Rs 51 crore opening day when the film hits theatres October 2.

Ajay Devgn used the Goa launch of Drishyam The Conclusion's trailer to draw a hard line between his Hindi threequel and Mohanlal's Malayalam original, while admitting he wants Lal sir's blessing badly.

Jaideep Ahlawat clarified his Crime Branch officer in Drishyam The Conclusion isn't a replacement for Akshaye Khanna's character, as the cast unveiled the trailer in Goa ahead of the October 2 release.