After months of anticipation, the third chapter of the Drishyam franchise finally arrived on screens this Friday, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat. The movie opened to an electrifying response, registering a net collection of ₹66.75 crore across India on its debut day.
Opening‑Day Triumph
Preliminary data from Sacnilk confirms that the ₹66.75 crore net tally places Drishyam 3 ahead of several high‑profile Bollywood releases that have launched this year. The strong start highlights the loyalty of the franchise’s fan base and the benefit of a Gandhi Jayanti release.
Outperforming Fellow 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 eclipses each of these figures, Drishyam 3 claims the highest opening among them, reinforcing its stature as a major box‑office magnet.
Robust Overseas Momentum
The film’s appeal was not limited to Indian audiences. While the domestic gross hovered around ₹80.10 crore, overseas territories added roughly ₹15 crore, pushing the worldwide day‑one total to approximately ₹95.10 crore.
Year‑to‑Date Rankings
Based on its opening‑day performance, Drishyam 3 secures the second‑largest Bollywood debut of the calendar year and climbs to the fifth position on the overall list of Indian releases, overtaking titles such as Jana Nayagan and Paradise.
Weekend Outlook
With Saturday and Sunday still to arrive, trade analysts are watching closely to see whether the film can maintain its early momentum. The upcoming weekend figures will be crucial in determining the long‑term box‑office trajectory of the sequel.
