Drishyam 3 Achieves Record-Breaking Box Office Opening, Surpasses Previous Films in Collection

Drishyam 3, directed by Abhishek Pathak and starring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, has achieved a remarkable box office performance since its release. The film opened with a massive Rs 62 crore net in India on its opening day, marking the biggest opening day of Ajay Devgn’s career. The film continued its strong momentum, earning Rs 53.50 crore on Saturday, Rs 61 crore on Sunday, and Rs 21 crore on Monday, totaling Rs 197.50 crore by Day 4. By the end of Day 4, the film’s worldwide gross collections crossed Rs 303 crore, including approximately Rs 66 crore from overseas markets. Drishyam 3’s opening weekend of around Rs 174 crore is more than 2.7 times that of Drishyam 2 and over seven times the opening weekend of the 2015 original film. The film benefited from the Gandhi Jayanti holiday and the strong audience goodwill built by the first two films in the franchise. Despite a significant drop on the first Monday, the film remained on track for a strong first week, with estimates suggesting it could surpass the Rs 250 crore mark if it maintains its performance through the weekdays. The film’s success has positioned it as one of the biggest Hindi openers of 2026. Drishyam 3 is now targeting the next major domestic milestones, with its performance in the coming days determining whether it can challenge Drishyam 2’s lifetime India collection of Rs 240.54 crore and establish a new benchmark for the franchise. The film’s strong performance has been attributed to its compelling storyline, the return of beloved characters, and the anticipation built by the previous installments in the Drishyam series. The film’s success also highlights the enduring popularity of the Drishyam franchise, which has consistently delivered strong box office results since its inception. With the film still running in cinemas, the focus remains on its ability to maintain momentum and achieve further milestones in the coming weeks.