Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 Launches with Impressive Box Office Performance

Mohanlal's latest film, *Drishyam 3*, premiered on his 66th birthday and has quickly garnered impressive box office figures. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film has captivated audiences, achieving a remarkable ₹15.85 crore on its opening day. While it didn't surpass the records of previous hits, it still made a significant impact, especially in Kerala. With a total gross of ₹43.37 crore worldwide, the film is expected to see a surge in earnings over the weekend. Fans are eager to witness the next chapter in Georgekutty's story, making this release a highly anticipated event in the entertainment world.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2026, 09:54 IST

Celebrating Mohanlal's Birthday with Drishyam 3

On the momentous occasion of Superstar Mohanlal's 66th birthday, the eagerly awaited film *Drishyam 3* has officially premiered in theaters. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, this latest chapter in the beloved franchise is receiving overwhelming acclaim from viewers. Fans are showing tremendous enthusiasm in cinemas to experience the next installment of Georgekutty's journey. The initial box office results for *Drishyam 3* have now been disclosed.

Although the film did not surpass the opening records set by Mohanlal's previous hits like *L2: Empuraan* or *Drishyam 2*, it still made a remarkable debut, outperforming the opening-day earnings of several recent releases. As anticipated, the film kicked off with a double-digit figure.

The collaboration between Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal has once again proven to be a box office success. Early estimates from a trade website indicate that *Drishyam 3* achieved an impressive ₹15.85 crore from 5,506 screenings nationwide on its first day.

With this outstanding start, the film's total gross has already reached ₹18.37 crore. Georgekutty's allure is captivating audiences not only in the domestic market but also internationally. The film amassed a remarkable ₹25 crore from overseas markets on its opening day.

When combining its domestic and international earnings, *Drishyam 3* has set a new benchmark with a worldwide gross of ₹43.37 crore on its first day. Given the exceptional reception, it is likely that the film's earnings will see a significant increase over the weekend.

The film has particularly resonated with audiences in Kerala, where the Malayalam version alone brought in ₹13.70 crore. Additionally, the Telugu version contributed ₹1.50 crore, the Tamil version added ₹45 lakh, and the Kannada version accounted for ₹20 lakh of the total earnings. The initial reviews are quite favorable, making it intriguing to see how much the film's revenue will rise on Friday and throughout the weekend.

In 2025, Mohanlal's blockbuster film *L2: Empuraan* achieved a record-breaking opening of ₹21 crore on its very first day. Meanwhile, his excellent crime thriller *Thudarum* grossed ₹5.45 crore, and the rom-com *Hridayapoorvam* did business worth ₹3.25 crore; conversely, his action film *Vrushabha* failed to make a significant impact at the box office, managing to collect a mere ₹60 lakh on its opening day.

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