Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 Achieves Remarkable Box Office Success

Mohanlal's latest film, Drishyam 3, has made a significant impact at the box office since its release. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film has crossed the Rs 75 crore mark within its first week, showcasing impressive growth even on weekdays. With a total gross of Rs 183.08 crore globally, Drishyam 3 has resonated well with audiences despite mixed reviews from critics. The film's success is further highlighted by its performance across various language versions. A Hindi adaptation is also in the works, set to release in October 2026, starring Ajay Devgn. Read on to learn more about this cinematic achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2026, 00:38 IST

Drishyam 3's Impressive Box Office Performance

The family drama featuring Mohanlal, Drishyam 3, has been making waves at the box office since its debut. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film hit theaters on May 21, 2026, and quickly garnered impressive earnings. Following a strong opening weekend, the Malayalam film experienced a dip in collections during the weekdays. However, it saw a surprising uptick on Wednesday, with the film surpassing the Rs 75 crore milestone within its first week.

Box Office Update for Day 7

As per early estimates from Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 earned Rs 6.65 crore on Wednesday, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous day's collection of Rs 6.50 crore. Over the course of seven days, the film's total earnings reached Rs 75.30 crore, a significant achievement for a Malayalam film released in a limited number of theaters. On Wednesday, the film maintained a 32.7% occupancy rate in cinemas. The total gross collection in India has now reached Rs 87.38 crore, while the film also earned Rs 5 crore internationally on day 7. In total, Drishyam 3 has grossed Rs 95.70 crore globally, with a worldwide collection of Rs 183.08 crore after its first week.

Examining the film's performance across different languages, the Kannada version earned Rs 10 lakh, while the Tamil and Telugu versions brought in Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, respectively. The original Malayalam version collected Rs 5.85 crore in India on its seventh day.

Overview of Drishyam 3

Prior to its release, Drishyam 3 generated significant buzz among audiences. Despite receiving mixed to positive reviews from critics, the film has resonated well with viewers. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, it features a talented cast including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Siddique, Murali Gopy, Biju Menon, Asha Sharath, Veena Nandakumar, Santhi Mayadevi, Dinesh Prabhakar, Irshad, KB Ganesh Kumar, Adam Aub, Riyas Narmakala, Muhammad Musthafa, Sriaknt Murali, Antony Perumbavoor, Krishna Praba, and others in significant roles. The Hindi adaptation of Drishyam 3, directed by Abhishek Pathak and starring Ajay Devgn, is set to release on October 2, 2026, and will also feature Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, and others.