After months of anticipation, the third chapter of the Drishyam franchise finally arrived in theatres on Friday, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat. The movie opened to a massive response, registering a net of ₹66.75 crore across India on its debut.
Opening Day Success
Preliminary data from Sacnilk shows that the ₹66.75 crore net figure puts Drishyam 3 ahead of a number of high‑profile Bollywood titles that have launched this year. The strong opening highlights the series’ loyal audience and the boost from a Gandhi Jayanti holiday release.
Beating Competing Blockbusters
- Stree 2 – ₹64.8 crore
- Animal – ₹63.8 crore
- Pathaan – ₹57 crore
- War – ₹53.35 crore
- War 2 – ₹52.5 crore
With a first‑day net that surpasses each of these numbers, Drishyam 3 claims the highest opening among them, cementing its status as a major box‑office magnet.
International Earnings Gain Momentum
The film’s draw extended beyond Indian shores. While domestic earnings topped roughly ₹80.10 crore, overseas markets added about ₹15 crore, bringing the global day‑one total to close to ₹95.10 crore.
Position in Year‑to‑Date Rankings
Based on its opening‑day haul, Drishyam 3 ranks as the second‑biggest Bollywood debut of the year and climbs to the fifth spot on the overall list of Indian releases, overtaking titles such as Jana Nayagan and Paradise.
Weekend Projections
With Saturday and Sunday still to come, analysts are watching to see whether the film can maintain its early surge. The weekend figures will be crucial in determining its long‑term box‑office performance.
