The Malayalam box office is witnessing a sensational phenomenon as Drishyam 3 continues its dream run across Kerala. The much-awaited thriller has taken a massive opening and is showing extraordinary consistency over the weekend, proving once again why the franchise enjoys unmatched popularity among family audiences and thriller lovers alike.
The film opened to a thunderous response on Day 1 by collecting an outstanding ₹11.05 crore in Kerala alone. The opening day numbers instantly set the tone for what was expected to be a blockbuster run. Despite the usual weekday drop pattern seen in many films, Drishyam 3 maintained an exceptional hold on Day 2 and earned ₹8.80 crore, showcasing the strength of audience word-of-mouth and repeat viewership.
On Day 3, the film witnessed another superb jump and collected ₹9.22 crore, taking the grand three-day Kerala total to a sensational ₹29.07 crore. These numbers are among the best for a Malayalam film in recent times and clearly indicate that the movie has struck a strong emotional chord with audiences.
One of the major highlights behind the film’s success is the tremendous response from family audiences. Viewers are praising the gripping screenplay, emotional depth, and edge-of-the-seat suspense that made the earlier installments iconic. The film has also benefited greatly from positive social media buzz, with audiences appreciating the intense performances and engaging narrative.
The return of Mohanlal as Georgekutty has become one of the biggest talking points among fans. His commanding screen presence and effortless performance have once again elevated the franchise to another level. Fans are celebrating the film across theatres, and several shows are reportedly running houseful in major centres across Kerala.
Trade circles believe that the film is now on track for a historic lifetime total if the current momentum continues during the weekdays. With no major competition at the box office and strong occupancy levels across multiplexes and single screens, Drishyam 3 is expected to dominate the Kerala box office for the coming weeks.
The sensational ₹29.07 crore three-day total is not just a number it is proof of the enduring legacy and massive fan following of the Drishyam franchise. Malayalam cinema has yet another blockbuster to celebrate.
