Drishyam 3 Roars Back in Second Weekend
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 is proving why the franchise remains a box office beast. After a slight dip on Friday, the Jeethu Joseph-directed thriller bounced back big time in its second weekend. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected a solid Rs 4.27 crore net on Day 11 (Saturday) from 2,117 shows across India.
This healthy jump has pushed the total India net collection to Rs 95.62 crore, with the gross crossing Rs 111 crore. Trade analysts are saying the film is now quietly marching towards the Rs 100 crore India net mark, and if it keeps up this momentum, it could land among the biggest Malayalam releases of 2026.
How Drishyam 3 Benefited from Competitor Kattalan’s Slowdown
While new releases usually eat into a film’s screen share, Drishyam 3 seems to have gotten a boost from the relatively weak performance of competitor Kattalan. The Unni Mukundan starrer, which opened with decent buzz thanks to its connection with the hit film Marco, has already lost steam. On its second and third days, Kattalan collected just Rs 1.60 crore net and Rs 1.28 crore net respectively, with low occupancy. Its worldwide gross currently stands at a modest Rs 6.21 crore.
Industry insiders reveal that this slowdown has helped Drishyam 3 regain some screen space and audience attention. The franchise’s loyal fanbase is clearly showing up, proving that Georgekutty’s charm is far from fading.
What’s Next for Georgekutty and the Franchise
Drishyam 3 continues the story of Georgekutty (Mohanlal), the calm and calculating family man who once again finds himself protecting his loved ones as old secrets and new threats resurface. The film also features Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Siddique, Murali Gopy, and Asha Sarath in key roles.
With steady weekend growth and unshakable franchise loyalty, trade analysts feel the third installment has hit that sweet spot between smart narrative craft and mass appeal. As it heads into weekdays, all eyes will be on whether it can sustain its strong run or if newer releases will affect its collections. For now, Georgekutty’s latest chapter is writing yet another success story.