Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 box office collection has begun on a powerful note as the long-awaited thriller finally hit theatres. The film brings back Georgekutty in a gripping new chapter directed by Jeethu Joseph. Despite mixed early opinions in some areas, the audience response has been largely positive, especially in Kerala and overseas markets.
The opening day performance has once again shown the massive popularity of the Drishyam franchise. Strong advance bookings, packed morning shows, and steady footfalls helped the film register a solid start. The suspense-driven storyline and Mohanlal’s screen presence continue to pull audiences to theatres in large numbers.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1
According to Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 box office collection stands at around Rs 15.85 crore India net on Day 1. This makes it one of the strongest Malayalam openings of 2026 so far.
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The film’s performance is largely driven by franchise value and strong overseas demand. Gulf regions, in particular, reported excellent occupancy.
The Drishyam brand continues to be a major box office force. Audiences have shown long-standing trust in Georgekutty’s story, which has helped the third installment open on a high note.
Advance bookings remained strong across key markets, especially in Kerala. Many centres reported near-full shows from early morning itself, highlighting the anticipation built around the film.
Mohanlal’s Recent Opening Day Comparison
Drishyam 3 has given Mohanlal his second-biggest opening in recent years. It stands just behind L2: Empuraan and ahead of several other recent releases.
| Film | Opening Day Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Drishyam 3 (2026) | Rs 15.85 cr |
| L2: Empuraan (2025) | Rs 21.00 cr |
| Thudarum (2025) | Rs 5.25–5.45 cr |
| Barroz (2024) | Rs 3.45 cr |
| Malaikottai Vaaliban (2024) | Rs 5.65 cr |
Early reactions suggest positive word of mouth, which could help the film grow further over the weekend. If the trend continues, it may see a significant jump on the weekend.
About Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3 is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and continues Georgekutty’s story after the previous films. The plot revolves around a new investigation that threatens to uncover buried secrets from the past.
The film stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sharath and Murali Gopy in key roles. Made on a reported budget of around Rs 100 crore, it is one of the most expensive Malayalam films to date.
