Drishyam 3 Achieves Remarkable Box Office Success in Opening Weekend
Drishyam 3's Impressive Box Office Performance
The film Drishyam 3 is experiencing a phenomenal run at the box office, showcasing impressive earnings during its opening weekend. Featuring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the crime thriller garnered Rs 13.95 crore net in India on its fourth day, bringing its total net collection in India to Rs 54.55 crore. This achievement positions it as the second-highest opening weekend grosser in the history of Malayalam cinema. The combination of Mohanlal's compelling performance and Jeethu Joseph's captivating narrative has resonated well with audiences. The film's strong occupancy in Kerala, along with substantial international support, has significantly contributed to its successful theatrical performance globally.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Day 4: A New Milestone
Drishyam 3 Box Office Day 4: Mohanlal Starrer Registers Second-Best Opening — Which Malayalam Film Holds Top Spot?
On its fourth day, Drishyam 3 maintained its impressive box office trajectory, achieving robust numbers both domestically and internationally. The mystery thriller saw a slight increase in collections on its first Sunday, solidifying its status as one of Mollywood's top openers. With a total of Rs 54.55 crore in just four days, Drishyam 3 has claimed the title of the second-largest opening weekend grosser in Malayalam cinema, trailing only behind L2: Empuraan, which amassed Rs 59 crore during its extended four-day debut. Notably, Drishyam 3 has already outperformed the entire first-week earnings of Mohanlal's previous hit, Thudarum, which earned Rs 51.4 crore over seven days. Early trade estimates indicate that the film earned Rs 13.95 crore net in India on Day 4, reflecting a 1.8 percent increase from Day 3's Rs 13.70 crore. Consequently, the film's total net collection in India now stands at Rs 54.55 crore, with the gross collection reaching Rs 63.34 crore.
Insights on L2: Empuraan
About L2 Empuraan
L2: Empuraan is an action thriller directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and penned by Murali Gopy. With a substantial budget of Rs 150–175 crore, the film premiered in theaters on March 27, 2025, and is recognized as the most expensive Malayalam film ever produced. Despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release, L2: Empuraan achieved remarkable commercial success, becoming the first Malayalam film to surpass Rs 250 crore globally, thus ranking among the highest-grossing Malayalam films and the tenth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.
Drishyam 3's Global Success
Drishyam 3 Worldwide Collections
In addition to its domestic triumph, Drishyam 3 has also made a significant impact internationally. The film earned Rs 13 crore overseas on Day 4, elevating its total international gross to Rs 78 crore. Strong audience support from regions such as the Gulf, North America, and Europe has propelled the film's global performance. Within just four days, the Mohanlal-led thriller has accumulated an impressive worldwide gross of Rs 141.34 crore.
Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, Drishyam 3 features a talented cast including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Biju Menon, and Asha Sarath in pivotal roles.