Mumbai: Monday’s box‑office figures slipped across the board, yet Ajay Devgn’s suspenseful sequel Drishyam 3 retained the top spot. After a smashing opening weekend, the film added roughly ₹21 crore on its first Monday, lifting its Indian net total to about ₹197.54 crore.
Drishyam 3 holds firm at the summit
Released on 2 October under the helm of Abhishek Pathak, the thriller raked in ₹62 crore on day one, followed by ₹53.50 crore on Saturday and ₹61 crore on Sunday. The robust weekend haul left the picture just a few crores shy of the coveted ₹200‑crore landmark. With three straight days crossing the ₹50‑crore threshold, it remains the undisputed front‑runner among current releases. The ensemble – Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat – has now pushed the net collection to ₹197.54 crore.
The Vvan slips below ₹1 crore
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvan enjoyed a respectable weekend but faltered once the workweek began. After a Sunday haul of ₹3.25 crore, Monday’s earnings plunged to ₹95 lakh on its 11th day, bringing the film’s total Indian net to roughly ₹63.05 crore.
Hanuman Ansh faces a sharp Monday dip
The two‑month‑old Hanuman Ansh continues to add to its impressive tally, yet daily revenues have slumped dramatically. Sunday’s collection stood at ₹3 crore, while Monday fell to about ₹75 lakh. Despite the dip, the movie’s Indian net now hovers near ₹325.48 crore.
Prem Keetanu struggles to find footing
Among the newer arrivals, Prem Keetanu posted a modest performance. The film opened with ₹50 lakh on Friday, followed by ₹35 lakh on Saturday and ₹28 lakh on Sunday. Monday’s take was a mere ₹10 lakh, leaving its four‑day total at a modest level. The cast includes Veer Pahariya, Afiya Syed and Aparshakti Khurana.
Overall box‑office landscape
The latest numbers underscore a widening gap between the leader and the rest of the slate. While Drishyam 3 edges toward the ₹200‑crore milestone, both The Vvan and Hanuman Ansh suffered pronounced Monday declines. As weekday earnings become the key barometer, the coming days will reveal whether these titles can sustain their theatrical momentum.
