Mohanlal‘s Drishyam 3 delivered a sensational Monday performance at the box office, collecting ₹15 Cr gross worldwide and ₹6.5 Cr gross in Kerala alone on its first Monday (Day 5). This brings the film’s 5-day total to ₹157 Cr gross worldwide, crossing the ₹150 crore milestone in record time.
The film became the first Malayalam release to score ₹15 Cr gross on a non-holiday Monday, showcasing exceptional holding power in its opening week.
Drishyam 3 Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
| Territory | Monday Gross | 5-Day Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | ₹6.5 Cr | — |
| Worldwide | ₹15 Cr | ₹157 Cr |
With such a superb hold on Monday, Drishyam 3 is now targeting the ₹250 Cr milestone in its theatrical run. The film’s weekday performance mirrors the strong Monday trends seen in other recent South Indian blockbusters like Kantara: Chapter 1, which also held exceptionally well on its first Monday.
Critical Reception and Franchise Legacy
While some viewers found the third installment somewhat underwhelming compared to its predecessors, Drishyam 3 has been a massive commercial hit, raking in impressive figures and proving the franchise's enduring box office appeal).
Directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor for Aashirvad Cinemas, the film released worldwide on May 21, 2026, coinciding with Mohanlal’s birthday. The cast includes Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, and Asha Sarath reprising their roles from the previous films.
Drishyam 3 Plot Summary
Years after the events of the previous films, Georgekutty faces a new wave of suspicion and deception as his carefully built defenses begin to crack and past secrets resurface. The thriller continues the cat-and-mouse game that made the franchise a pan-Indian phenomenon.