After months of anticipation, the third chapter of the Drishyam franchise finally arrived on screens this Friday, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat. The opening day response was electrifying, with the film netting an impressive ₹66.75 crore across India.
A Blockbuster Start
Preliminary data from Sacnilk confirms that the ₹66.75 crore net figure places Drishyam 3 ahead of several big‑budget Bollywood releases that have premiered this year. The strong debut highlights the series’ loyal fan base and the strategic timing of a Gandhi Jayanti release.
Outshining Recent Hits
- Stree 2 – ₹64.8 crore
- Animal – ₹63.8 crore
- Pathaan – ₹57 crore
- War – ₹53.35 crore
- War 2 – ₹52.5 crore
By surpassing each of these numbers on day one, Drishyam 3 claims the largest opening among them, reinforcing its status as a major box‑office magnet.
International Pull
The film’s appeal also resonated beyond Indian shores. While the domestic gross topped roughly ₹80.10 crore, overseas territories added about ₹15 crore, pushing the worldwide opening‑day total to approximately ₹95.10 crore.
Year‑to‑Date Standing
Based on its debut, Drishyam 3 now ranks as the second‑largest Bollywood opening of the calendar year and climbs to fifth place on the overall Indian release leaderboard, overtaking titles such as Jana Nayagan and Paradise.
Weekend Forecast
With Saturday and Sunday still ahead, industry observers will watch closely to see if the momentum can be maintained. The weekend takings will be crucial in determining the film’s long‑term box‑office trajectory.
