Drishyam 3 at Rs 291.96 Crore Net, Rs 300 in Sight

Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is closing in on a number that very few Hindi thrillers reach. By early Sunday, the Abhishek Pathak-directed film had pushed its India net total to Rs 291.96 crore, with the Rs 300-crore mark expected to fall before the day is over.

The totals are still moving because Day 10 was being reported live. The film was running in 5,545 shows and had already added Rs 5.46 crore net at the time of the update. That figure will climb as evening and night shows report their collections.

How the second Sunday is shaping up

The third Drishyam chapter opened on October 2, 2026, with a strong Rs 62 crore on day one. Its day-wise India net, as compiled from industry sources, looks like this:

• Week 1 (first seven days): Rs 245 crore
• Day 8: Rs 14.50 crore
• Day 9: Rs 26.50 crore
• Day 10 (live): Rs 5.46 crore and counting

That takes the running India net to Rs 291.96 crore. The India gross figure — counted before tax adjustments — has reached Rs 350.24 crore.

Why the Rs 300-crore mark matters

In the Hindi market, Rs 300 crore net is still a rarefied club, and a franchise thriller crossing it on its second Sunday shows that audiences are returning beyond the opening weekend. The pull is partly story: Ajay Devgn is back as Vijay Salgaonkar, and the case that was closed due to lack of evidence in the second instalment reopens in this final chapter.

The film also brings back Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor and Prakash Raj, and adds Jaideep Ahlawat to the conflict. That combination of franchise loyalty and a new antagonist has kept the screen count high into the second weekend.

The global picture

By the end of Day 9, worldwide gross stood at Rs 446.80 crore. Day 10 global numbers are still to be reported, but the Rs 460-crore worldwide mark is clearly within reach once Sunday’s India and international figures are finalised.

As with all ongoing box-office reporting, these figures are approximate and may be revised when official studio data is updated or additional international markets report.

What to keep an eye on

For fans, the immediate number to watch is the official Day 10 India net. If the film passes Rs 300 crore today, it will be the cleanest confirmation yet that the Drishyam franchise has closed out its theatrical run with the same strength it opened. Worldwide, the next milestone is Rs 460 crore, which should come into view once updated global totals are added.

The second-weekend bounce from Rs 14.50 crore on Day 8 to Rs 26.50 crore on Day 9 is also worth noting. It suggests that word of mouth and family audiences are keeping the film alive, not just the built-in franchise fanbase.

If you have not seen the film yet, the second Sunday’s high screen count offers plenty of options, but evening shows are likely to fill quickly in major cities.

Source: The Times of India