•Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide in its first week, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films ever.
•On Day 7, the film earned Rs 6.65 crore net in India (total India net: Rs 75.30 crore) and Rs 5 crore overseas, taking the worldwide gross to Rs 183.58 crore (with Mohanlal citing Rs 200 crore).
•Kochi led occupancy at 66% on Day 7, with overall Malayalam occupancy at 40.35%.
•Drishyam 3 is now sixth on the all-time Malayalam worldwide gross chart, surpassing the lifetime earnings of a 2018 disaster drama.
•The franchise, directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor, stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil.
•The original 2013 Drishyam became a landmark thriller with multiple language remakes; the second film released on streaming in 2021.
•Drishyam 3 is positioned to challenge the top five Malayalam films as it continues its theatrical run.
Hyderabad, May 28, 2026: Drishyam 3 has achieved a monumental milestone in its opening week, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in worldwide box office collections. The franchise’s concluding chapter, directed by Jeethu Joseph and led by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, continues to captivate audiences nearly 13 years after the original released in 2013. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mohanlal expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support, writing, “Three films. Three chapters. One unbroken bond. Thank you for walking with Georgekutty & Family.”
According to trade data, Drishyam 3 concluded its first week with a net collection of Rs 6.65 crore from 4,721 shows across India on Day 7. This brought its total India net to Rs 75.30 crore and India gross to Rs 87.38 crore. Overseas markets contributed an additional Rs 5 crore on the same day, pushing the international total to Rs 96.20 crore. Combined, the worldwide gross stands at Rs 183.58 crore, though Mohanlal’s claim of Rs 200 crore suggests a final global gross may be revised upward once all markets report final numbers.
On Day 7, Kochi led the occupancy charts with 66%, while the overall Malayalam occupancy across India averaged 40.35%. This robust weekday performance underscores the film’s strong hold, especially when compared to other major Malayalam releases. For instance, L2: Empuraan, the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025 and currently second on the all-time worldwide chart, earned around Rs 5.50 crore on its seventh day in India. Drishyam 3’s Rs 6.65 crore on Day 7 not only surpasses that figure but does so despite opening to Rs 15.85 crore on Day 1, lower than Empuraan’s Day 1 gross of Rs 21 crore. This indicates Drishyam 3 has sustained momentum and audience interest more effectively over the week.
With a worldwide gross of Rs 183.58 crore (as per trade data), Drishyam 3 has already surpassed the lifetime earnings of the 2018 Malayalam disaster drama, placing it sixth on the all-time list of highest-grossing Malayalam films worldwide. The five films ahead are Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, L2: Empuraan, Manjummel Boys, Thudarum, and Vaazha II. This positions Drishyam 3 in elite company and sets a clear target for the weeks ahead as it eyes further collections.
The film is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, who has helmed all three instalments of the franchise. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, Drishyam 3 stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil, with Asha Sharath and Siddique in key supporting roles. The technical team includes Anil Johnson (music), Satheesh Kurup (cinematography), and VS Vinayak (editing).
The Drishyam franchise began in 2013 with the original thriller that introduced Georgekutty, a cable TV operator who outsmarts the police to protect his family from a murder investigation. The film became a cultural phenomenon and spawned successful remakes in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The second instalment, released directly on streaming in 2021, revived fan interest and expanded the franchise’s reach. Drishyam 3, billed as the concluding chapter, brings Georgekutty back for one final story, carrying the emotional and narrative weight of everything that preceded it.
As the film continues its theatrical run, industry observers are closely watching whether it can challenge or surpass the top five Malayalam films in the coming weeks. With strong word-of-mouth, consistent weekday collections, and a loyal fan base spanning over a decade, Drishyam 3 has not only cemented its place in Malayalam cinema history but also redefined expectations for franchise films in the industry.
