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Everything the desk has filed on Drishyam 3.
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.
The Paradise earned ₹7.2 crore in its Hindi opening, becoming Nani’s top Hindi grosser, while The Vvaan surged past ₹34 crore in three days, and Avengers Endgame Encore clinched the second‑biggest Hollywood re‑release record in the country.
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.
The Vvaan opened to about Rs 31.8 crore net in its first three days, posting a 25% rise on Sunday and a blockbuster‑like response in Bihar, while its performance elsewhere remains mixed.
Hanuman Ansh logged a net ₹18 crore weekend, taking its total to ₹292.25 crore, and analysts expect it to breach the ₹300 crore milestone despite fresh competition from Drishyam 3.
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.
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.
The Vvaan opened to roughly Rs 7-7.25 crore nett on Friday, with Patna beating Delhi as its third-biggest market. Trade watchers say the Chhath Puja timing helped, but Drishyam 3's arrival next week could squeeze its run.
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.
Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran, saw its Saturday collections nearly double after a slow Friday. The Meghna Gulzar-directed thriller now eyes a ₹6-crore-plus opening weekend, with Drishyam 3 looming on October 2.
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.
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.
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.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit fell 54.3% on day 18 to Rs 3.70 crore but has crossed Rs 127 crore net in India and Rs 270 crore worldwide, dethroning Drishyam 3 as 2026's top Malayalam grosser.