Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 3: Weekend Numbers Explained

The Drishyam 3 box office collection crossed roughly ₹176 crore net in India in its first three days, according to trade tracker Sacnilk, making it the biggest opening weekend of Ajay Devgn's career. The Hindi film, released on October 2, 2026, earned about ₹272.8 crore gross worldwide by Sunday. Below, we break down the day-wise numbers, why trackers report slightly different figures, and how the Hindi film compares with Mohanlal's Malayalam Drishyam 3.

Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day-Wise

Drishyam 3 opened on Friday, October 2, 2026, which was the Gandhi Jayanti national holiday. That gave it an unusually strong first day. Here are the India net figures reported by Sacnilk:

(Source: Sacnilk)

Sunday was about 14% higher than Saturday. That bounce matters. A big holiday opening is often followed by a sharp fall, but the Sunday jump suggests that word of mouth is helping rather than hurting.

Drishyam 3 Worldwide Collection So Far

According to Sacnilk, the film's total India gross after three days stood at about ₹211.8 crore. Add roughly ₹61 crore from overseas markets, and the worldwide gross comes to around ₹272.8 crore.

Koimoi's day-wise reporting followed a similar path. It put Day 1 worldwide gross at ₹91.66 crore and called it Bollywood's 7th biggest worldwide opening of all time, ahead of Stree 2 (Source: Koimoi). After two days, Koimoi reported ₹178.52 crore worldwide, enough to pass the entire lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn's Golmaal 3 (₹169.09 crore) in 48 hours (Source: Koimoi).

Why Do Box Office Numbers Differ Between Sites?

If you search for the Drishyam 3 box office collection, you will see slightly different figures on different websites. This is normal. For example:

• Sacnilk and Koimoi reported Day 1 India net at about ₹62 crore.
• Bollywood Hungama estimated Day 1 at between ₹63 crore and ₹66 crore, settling at around ₹65 crore.

Trackers collect data from different sources, such as ticketing platforms, multiplex chains and single-screen theatres. Some update their estimates later as more data arrives. The producers have not released an official day-wise breakdown so far, so all figures in this post are trade estimates.

The simple rule: the trend matters more than the exact decimal. Every tracker agrees the film had a record opening for its lead star.

Is Drishyam 3 Ajay Devgn's Biggest Opening?

Yes, according to trade reports. Bollywood Hungama called it "the biggest opening day ever for an Ajay Devgn film" and noted that the multiplex chains PVR INOX and Cinepolis saw record occupancy on opening day.

Koimoi reported that, within two days, Drishyam 3 had already become the 10th highest-grossing film of Ajay Devgn's career worldwide. With Sunday added, it has moved further up that list, but no tracker has yet published an updated career ranking.

Bollywood Hungama also reported that some trade analysts believe the film could approach the ₹500 crore mark over its full run. That is a projection, not a result, and it will depend on how the film holds on weekdays.

Drishyam 3 Hindi vs Malayalam: What Is Different?

This is the angle many fans are curious about, and it is often missed in box office coverage. There are two different films called Drishyam 3 released in 2026.

Unlike the first two Hindi films, which closely followed the Malayalam originals, Ajay Devgn has said the Hindi Drishyam 3 has "an entirely different screenplay". He said the two films should be treated as separate works, and that he would like Mohanlal to watch the Hindi version and share his opinion (Source: Onmanorama).

In the Malayalam film, Georgekutty faces fresh scrutiny after his past is turned into a film, according to its Wikipedia summary. That version became the highest-grossing film in the Malayalam franchise, despite mixed reviews.

Drishyam 3 Cast, Director and Makers

The Hindi film is directed by Abhishek Pathak, who also directed Drishyam 2 (2022). The cast includes:

• Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
• Tabu, returning from the earlier films
• Shriya Saran
• Jaideep Ahlawat, a new addition to the franchise
• Rajat Kapoor and Prakash Raj, according to reports from Koimoi and Onmanorama

The film is produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Ajit Andhare and Alok Jain under Panorama Studios and Star Studio18 (Source: Koimoi). Akshaye Khanna, who appeared in Drishyam 2, reportedly exited the third film in late 2025, according to Gulf News; this was not officially explained by the makers.

A Quick History of the Drishyam Franchise

The franchise began in Malayalam. Here is the full timeline:

• December 2013: Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam, starring Mohanlal, releases in Malayalam.
• 2015: The Hindi remake, directed by the late Nishikant Kamat and starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran, releases.
• February 2021: Drishyam 2 releases in Malayalam.
• 2022: The Hindi Drishyam 2, directed by Abhishek Pathak, becomes a major hit.
• May 2026: The Malayalam Drishyam 3 releases.
• October 2, 2026: The Hindi Drishyam 3, marketed as the conclusion of Vijay Salgaonkar's story, releases.

What Happens Next at the Box Office?

The real test begins on Monday. A film's first weekday tells trade analysts whether a strong weekend was driven by the holiday or by real audience demand.

Two things work in the film's favour. First, Bollywood Hungama reported that another release, Udta Teer, was moved to October 23, giving Drishyam 3 a relatively clear run. Second, the strong Sunday jump points to positive word of mouth. Koimoi also reported a 9/10 audience rating on BookMyShow, based on more than 21,400 votes on opening day.

FAQ

What is the Drishyam 3 box office collection on Day 3?

Sacnilk estimates Day 3 (Sunday, October 4) India net at ₹61 crore, taking the three-day total to about ₹176.5 crore net.

What is Drishyam 3's worldwide collection?

About ₹272.8 crore gross worldwide after three days, including around ₹61 crore overseas, according to Sacnilk.

How much did Drishyam 3 earn on Day 1?

Sacnilk and Koimoi put Day 1 India net at ₹62 crore; Bollywood Hungama estimated about ₹65 crore.

Is the Hindi Drishyam 3 a remake of the Malayalam film?

No. Ajay Devgn has said the Hindi version has an entirely different screenplay and should be treated as a separate film.

Who directed Drishyam 3 (Hindi)?

Abhishek Pathak, who also directed the Hindi Drishyam 2.

Is Drishyam 3 the last film in the series?

The Hindi film is marketed as "The Conclusion", and Ajay Devgn has described it as the final part of Vijay Salgaonkar's story.

Conclusion

The Drishyam 3 box office collection shows that the franchise is bigger than ever: a record opening for Ajay Devgn, a strong Sunday and about ₹272.8 crore worldwide in three days. The weekday numbers will decide how far it goes, so keep an eye on the trackers this week.

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