Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Updates: Mohanlal film crosses Rs 50 crore mark in India

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3, which is running across 4,105 shows, has earned around Rs 7.65 crore as of 8 pm on Friday.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3, which is running across 3,565 shows, has earned around Rs 5.79 crore as of 6 pm on Friday.

User @azeem_jaffer said via X, "#Drishyam3 - 3/5. Subtle sequel that’s more of family drama than suspense thriller. One major twist gets predictable way too early and final stretch lack a satisfying payoff this time, still towering performances & magic of D universe keep us invested throughout. Verdict: Decent."

Trade site Sacnilk shared that Drishyam 3, playing across 2,635 shows nationwide, has collected Rs 4.12 crore net in India by 4 pm on Friday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 19.97 crore, while the India gross has climbed to Rs 23.23 crore.

A fan @Rejath21 shared via X, "Those who found #Drishyam3 just average/disappointing I strongly recommend watching it again It worked so well for me on 2nd watch which the movie demands. Loved the second half & left the theatres a lot satisfied The family of Georgekutty feels like a part of my life #Mohanlal."

A fan @pradeepccj shared a reaction on Mohanlal's film and posted on X, "Super movie that keeps the audience engaged. Climax felt faster compared to the overall movie. Script lacks clarity in a few locations. Totally unexpected twist where JK cornered Mr. Prabhakar and IG. Must watch in theatres. #Drishyam3."

Drishyam 3 has scripted history by emerging as the second biggest Malayalam opener worldwide with a staggering Rs 43.37 crore gross on Day 1. The Mohanlal starrer now stands behind only L2: Empuraan, which holds the top spot with Rs 67.50 crore.

Here are the top 5 Malayalam opening day grossers worldwide

L2: Empuraan (2025) – Rs 67.50 crore
Drishyam 3 (2026) – Rs 43.37 crore
Patriot (2026) – Rs 28.10 crore
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021) – Rs 20.30 crore
Kurup (2021) – Rs 18.30 crore

Grande Muthuram Multiplex from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu shared via X, "The suspense continues on the big screen!  Due to the overwhelming audience response, a Special Show of #Drishyam3 has been added at Grande Muthuram Multiplex.  Screen 2 5:20 PM Book your seats now and experience the thrill with Dolby Atmos. #GrandeMuthuramMultiplex."

X page Kerala Boxoffice Stats posted, "#Drishyam3 heading for another double digit today at Kerala Boxoffice. Tracked gross crossed 7.74cr as of 2PM IST. Fire works are on."

As per early trends shared by trade tracking website Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 recorded a Day 2 morning occupancy of 37.33% for its Malayalam 2D version. Despite being a working day, the film has continued to attract steady audience turnout, indicating strong holdover momentum after its blockbuster opening day.

Mohanlal, the superstar himself, attended a first-day-first-show screening of Drishyam 3 to witness the audience reaction firsthand. A video from the theatre has now gone viral online, showing Mohanlal getting emotional as fans cheered and celebrated the film. In the viral video, Mohanlal can be seen sitting alongside the cast of Drishyam 3 inside the theatre, visibly emotional as fans applauded the film and shared glowing reactions after the screening. The actor was seen wiping away tears while soaking in the overwhelming response from the audience. In another touching moment, Mohanlal also greeted one of the fans with folded hands, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the immense love and support shown towards the film.

A fan @AbinBabu2255 took to X to share a reaction on Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection for the Dya 2 and posted, "Day 2: Non Holiday. Another Single Day 10CR on The Way. This is Mohanlal & You Couldn't Predict What Will Happen if a Mohanlal Movie Gets Decent Report! Content is The King?? King is The Content & No More Plans To Stop  @Mohanlal #Drishyam3."

X page Cine Probe shared a detailed Drishyam 3 Review that read, "Masterclass in Mind Games & High-Stakes Drama ! ?#Drishyam3 is an ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CRIME THRILLER that stays true to its roots, delivering massive tension, shocking mind games, and an unforgettable performance by the legend himself! The first half of the film is GOOD as it takes its time to ground us back into the paranoid world of Georgekutty’s family, four and a half years later. The slow-burn build-up is filled with underlying dread, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the tension explodes right before the interval, ending on a SUPER NOTE. Though I feel the family drama setup in the first hour could have been slightly crisper, the moment the legal and police machinery closes in, the film completely shifts into an UNSTOPPABLE THRILL RIDE from there on.. The second half of the film is definitely better than the first one because #JeethuJoseph’s mastermind screenplay works flawlessly here. The courtroom sequences, the tactical counter-moves, and the psychological warfare are all too good. Basically, the writing focuses completely on audience engagement by keeping you guessing what Georgekutty's ultimate endgame is, leading to an absolute banger of a climax that sets up the next chapter beautifully.. "

X page Studio Flicks shared, "#Drishyam3 and its logical mess! One Big Question - Is the story happening somewhere in 70s?  What a timeworn writing by Jeethu. We see the 'Sahadevan' character easily collecting facts, proofs and almost everything. There's more logical heck in the climax scene, but not revealing it due to 'Spoiler' factors. Those  Red-Eyes makeover to show that he is complete alcohol addiction is the funniest part. If that's situation, he would have been breathing his last inside ICU. Even black and white movies had better presentation. This guy walks in, threatens and gets what he needs.  If the protagonist had clippings of all these moments, and submitted in the court. Then it would've been a Terrific Revelation at End. (p.s. Kalabhavan Shajohn is a fantastic actor. No doubt in that. This is just about the poor characterisation and writing).

Cine Probe added in its Drishyam 3 Movie review, "@Mohanlal is back in his ULTIMATE GOD MODE as he delivers an EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE with full conviction, letting his eyes do all the talking. The depth he brings to Georgekutty's exhaustion and brilliant mind is just too good. While #Meena, #AnsibaHassan, and #EstherAnil stand out for their realistic acting, anchoring the heavy emotional core of the film.. Loved the relentless intensity brought by #MuraliGopy and #AshaSharath. Rest, the Direction and Writing by Jeethu Joseph is top-notch, though I feel the initial editing could have been a bit tighter to speed up the setup. The best thing about the film is that it prioritizes pure, intelligent dramatic storytelling over loud, forced action, and the mind games actually feel incredibly smart without being far-fetched.. Production Scale looks rich and polished, capturing the scenic yet tense atmosphere of Kerala perfectly. Overall, #Drishyam3 is genuinely a BRILLIANT, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT THRILLER that demands to be watched on the big screen. Go and book your tickets to see the ultimate master visualizer at work again!"

While Drishyam 3 has recorded the highest-ever Day 1 ticket sales for a Malayalam film, here's a list of the top 10 Day 1 ticket sales 

1 #Drishyam3 - 587K 
2 #Thudarum - 430K 
3 #Empuraan - 381K 
4 #Aadujeevitham - 294K 
5 #Aadu3 - 257K
6 #Patriot - 253K 
7 #Diesirae - 238K 
8 #Vaazha2 - 228K 
9 #Athiradi - 204K 
10 #Kalamkaval - 192K

X user @nishanonfire posted a reaction on Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3 and wrote, "Even though I didn’t like #Drishyam3, I’m happy as a #Mohanlal fan. In D3, he is the saving grace, effortlessly carrying the film on his shoulders with his subtle yet commanding performance."

X user @mr_hem shared, "Too good. I rewatched all parts in Malayalam, that’s why I connected every character that helped to enjoy this #Drishyam3. @Mohanlal what an actor, what an aura man, really peak goosebumps in preclimax. All actors' performances were too good. BGM is highlight. Don’t miss. Must watch guys."

Trade analyst Jerin Georgekutty shared via X, "#Drishyam3 KARNATAKA Opening day Box-office update : 
Gross: 2.96 Crores 
Distributor Share: 1.33 Crores approx 

Excellent Start, All-time 2nd Highest Opening for a Malayalam movie behind #Empuraan ( 3.80 Cr )!!  #Drishyam3Movie #Mohanlal #JeethuJoseph."

Drishyam 3 has scripted history on BookMyShow by recording the highest-ever Day 1 ticket sales for a Malayalam film. According to the latest update shared by the makers, the Mohanlal starrer sold a massive 587.35K ( 5.87 lakhs) tickets in the last 24 hours, underlining the phenomenal hype and audience demand surrounding the thriller. The achievement once again highlights the unmatched craze for the Drishyam franchise and Mohanlal’s star power among moviegoers.

With a massive worldwide gross of Rs 48.37 crore on Day 1 alone, Drishyam 3 has already become the sixth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2026 globally. The Mohanlal starrer has surpassed the lifetime worldwide collection of Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam and is now eyeing Athiradi’s total. Going by its phenomenal opening momentum, the thriller is expected to climb to the second spot among the year’s biggest Malayalam grossers by the end of its first weekend.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films Of 2026 Worldwide

Vaazha 2 – Rs 238.46 crore
Aadu 3 – Rs 121.31 crore
Patriot – Rs 80.51 crore
Athiradi – Rs 54.69 crore
Drishyam 3 – Rs 48.37 crore*
Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam – Rs 40.63 crore
Chatha Pacha – Rs 33.47 crore
Prakambanam – Rs 20.86 crore
Pallichattambi – Rs 14.49 crore
Ashakal Aayiram – Rs 12.71 crore

A fan @jith_pura shared via X, "#Drishyam3 Jeethu Joseph delivered it again. Slow-paced, starting with a gripping & engaging script, but the making & screenplay could have been better. Subtle acting and depth of character. How easily Mohanlal did it. Superb BGMs from Anil Johnson."

Film critic Baradwaj Rangan took to X to post a review for Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3. He wrote, "Drishyam 3 is a fine sequel where the plotting overcomes predictability #Mohanlal and #Meena are back as Georgekutty and Rani. They want to get their older daughter married off, but the past keeps following them. The characters could have used more depth and detailing. And yes, the familiarity of the structure does become an issue. But the plot is rock solid. Towards the end, the twists and thrills keep coming, and the closure to Georgekutty’s journey is satisfying even as we get a hint of a sequel. That’s the quick review."

Released in 2013, Drishyam emerged as a historic blockbuster and became the first Malayalam film to cross the Rs 50 crore mark during its theatrical run. Its sequel, Drishyam 2, skipped theatres and premiered directly on OTT in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with Drishyam 3 opening to a massive Rs 43.37 crore worldwide gross on Day 1 and receiving a strong audience response, all eyes are on how the Mohanlal starrer will perform at the box office in the coming days.

The year 2026 has been nothing short of a celebration of Mohanlal and his enduring superstardom, with the release of Drishyam 3 further cementing his dominance. Mohanlal delivered “a whole year of Lalism” through back-to-back successes, fan celebrations, and massive anticipation surrounding Georgekutty’s return. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film is described as a major cinematic event that blends nostalgia, emotional drama, and suspense, while also showcasing Mohanlal’s unmatched screen presence and connection with audiences across generations. READ MORE

While Drishyam 3 could not surpass the opening-day numbers of L2: Empuraan, the thriller has still emerged as one of Mohanlal’s strongest recent openers. In 2025, L2: Empuraan collected Rs 21 crore on Day 1, while crime thriller Thudarum earned Rs 5.45 crore and romantic comedy Hridayapoorvam opened at Rs 3.25 crore. His epic action film Vrusshabha, however, struggled with just Rs 60 lakh on its first day.

X user @addj007 shared via X, "Watched #Drishyam3. Just wow. A classic criminal on a roll. The first half had a slow pace, but the interval punch really kicked things up. The ending was great too. For me, it was a great theatre experience. Can they expand the universe yes, should they do that idk. #Mohanlal."

X page @WhatTheFuss_ posted, "#Drishyam3 accumulates ?18.63 crore on Day 1 domestically as per early estimates. Strong numbers for the #Mohanlal starrer, with Kerala crossing the double?digit mark. Karnataka and the Telugu states together contribute over ?5 crore. An excellent start."

Earlier, the makers of the hit Drishyam franchise Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak shared in an interview with PTI that the upcoming third installment in Malayalam and Hindi will have distinct narratives, offering audiences different storytelling within the same cinematic universe. “Both the stories of Drishyam 3 in Malayalam and Hindi are going to flow differently. The Malayalam version shifts into an emotional family drama, while the Hindi version will be a drama-thriller. It will be fun to see both versions and notice the changes in it,” writer-director of the Hindi film Drishyam 3, Abhishek Pathak told PTI in an interview.

The Telugu version of Drishyam 3 made Rs 1.50 crore net from 1,365 shows and 22% occupancy, while the Tamil version earned Rs 0.45 crore net with 31% occupancy across 475 shows. The Kannada version contributed Rs 0.20 crore net, registering 19% occupancy from 163 shows nationwide.

As shared by trade tracking website Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 recorded its strongest performance in Malayalam on Day 1, collecting Rs 13.70 crore net with an impressive 67% occupancy across 3,503 shows.

As shared by trade tracking website Sacnilk, shared that overseas, the Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3 grossed Rs 25 crore, pushing its worldwide Day 1 gross collection to an impressive Rs 43.37 crore.

As shared by trade tracking website Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 opened to a strong start at the box office. On Day 1, the film collected an India net of Rs 15.85 crore across 5,506 shows, taking its India gross total to Rs 18.37 crore.