Drishyam 3 Keeps Climbing at the Box Office
Mohanlal’s much-awaited third installment of the Drishyam franchise is showing no signs of slowing down. The Jeethu Joseph directorial has entered its second weekend with a bang, earning Rs 5.35 crore net on Day 11. That’s a solid 4.9% jump from the previous day’s Rs 5.10 crore, proving that word-of-mouth is working its magic.
The film, which hit theatres on May 21 perfectly timed with Mohanlal’s 66th birthday, has been on a roll ever since. Day 9 saw Rs 4.30 crore, followed by Rs 5.10 crore on Day 10. The upward trend continued on Day 11 with Rs 5.35 crore, showing that the film has strong legs and is not just a first-weekend wonder.
The India net collection now stands at Rs 96.70 crore, inching closer to the coveted Rs 100 crore club. With India gross hitting Rs 112.20 crore, the film is on track to cross the century mark in net collections very soon. The film was screened across 2,454 shows on Day 11, indicating sustained demand from audiences across the country.
Overseas Markets Add Fuel to the Fire
It’s not just India that’s loving Georgekutty’s latest adventure. Overseas markets have been equally generous, contributing Rs 4.50 crore on Day 11 alone. The international total has now reached Rs 116.75 crore, taking the film’s worldwide tally to a whopping Rs 228.95 crore.
International markets have been particularly kind, with the overseas total crossing Rs 116 crore. The film’s worldwide total of Rs 228.95 crore makes it one of the biggest hits in Mohanlal’s career and a major milestone for Malayalam cinema. Industry observers note that the film’s performance in the Gulf region, US, and UK has been especially strong, though exact territory-wise numbers are not yet available.
Kerala remains the strongest domestic market, contributing Rs 4.85 crore on Day 11 alone. Karnataka followed with Rs 50 lakhs, while Tamil Nadu added Rs 35 lakhs. The film’s Malayalam version continues to dominate, while the Telugu dubbed version also saw decent numbers, adding to the overall collection.
Occupancy and OTT Future
Occupancy numbers tell a promising story for the film’s longevity. The Malayalam version recorded an overall occupancy of 46.79% on Day 11, with evening shows leading at 60.17%. Afternoon shows also performed well, indicating that families and casual moviegoers are still turning up in good numbers. The Telugu version saw 14.83% occupancy, which is respectable for a dubbed release in its second week.
For those waiting to watch Drishyam 3 from the comfort of home, Amazon Prime Video has bagged the digital streaming rights. However, the makers have not announced an official OTT release date yet. Given the film’s strong theatrical run, fans might have to wait a bit longer before Georgekutty comes to their screens. Until then, the box office juggernaut continues to roll, proving that Mohanlal’s magic is as potent as ever.