Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 is showing no signs of slowing down at the Kerala box office. The crime thriller, which has already been ruling the theaters since its release, has just added another feather to its cap by crossing a major milestone within just 15 days.
According to trade sources, the film raked in approximately Rs. 1 crore on its second Thursday, bringing its total second-week collection in Kerala to a solid Rs. 19.15 crore gross. With this sustained momentum, the film’s overall gross collection in the state has now touched Rs. 82 crore, making it the 7th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time in Kerala.
Surpassing Aadujeevitham And Eyeing The Top
Drishyam 3 has now officially surpassed the lifetime Kerala box office collection of Aadujeevitham, which had earned approximately Rs. 79.30 crore gross in the state. This is a huge achievement for the Mohanlal starrer, proving once again the superstar’s unmatched box office pull.
Industry insiders reveal that the film is now moving steadily towards the collections of other Malayalam blockbusters like Pulimurugan and L2: Empuraan. Trade pundits are predicting that Drishyam 3 could comfortably overtake both these titles during its third weekend, which would immediately place it among the Top 5 highest-grossing Malayalam films in Kerala history.
With the film’s current trajectory, a spot in the coveted Rs. 100 crore club in Kerala doesn’t seem like a far-fetched dream. If the film manages to maintain steady audience support through its third and fourth weeks, it has a realistic chance of hitting that milestone.
The Journey So Far: A Blockbuster Run
The box office journey of Drishyam 3 has been nothing short of spectacular. The film opened with a bang, collecting a massive Rs. 11.00 crore on its first day. The momentum only grew stronger over the opening weekend, with collections of Rs. 8.80 crore and Rs. 9.20 crore on Day 2 and Day 3 respectively.
The first week was a dream run, and the film has remained surprisingly consistent through its second week, despite the expected drop in daily earnings that usually comes after the initial hype. As of Day 15, the estimated Kerala box office collection is pegged at Rs. 81.85 crore, while the overall gross collection has crossed the Rs. 82 crore mark.
Challenges Ahead And What To Expect
While the numbers are looking fantastic, the road ahead isn’t without its challenges. From this weekend onwards, Drishyam 3 will face fresh competition from new releases like Mollywood Times, which could potentially eat into its audience share and affect its collection pace.
However, given the strong word-of-mouth and Mohanlal’s dedicated fanbase, trade sources are confident that the film will continue to attract audiences in its third and fourth weeks. For now, Drishyam 3 remains one of the most successful Malayalam films currently running in theaters, and with several records already broken and more within reach, it’s a celebration time for the team.