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Drishyam 3 Shatters Box Office Records, Becomes Ajay Devgn's Biggest Opener with ’66 Crore
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:31
Drishyam 3 Shatters Box Office Records, Becomes Ajay Devgn's Biggest Opener with ’66 Crore
- •Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, starring Ajay Devgn, earned ’66.75 crore net in India on its opening day, marking a career-best for the actor.
- •The film recorded 15,759 shows across India and achieved a worldwide gross collection of ’95.10 crore on its first day.
- •Drishyam 3 continues Vijay Salgaonkar's story, focusing on his efforts to keep secrets buried after the events of Drishyam 2.
- •Unlike the Malayalam Drishyam 3, the Hindi version takes a different narrative path, aiming for a definitive conclusion to Vijay Salgaonkar’s story.
- •News18 Showsha rated Drishyam 3 a 3-star, praising its gripping thriller elements and strong performances, but noted its adherence to the established Drishyam formula.
Key Questions Answered
Drishyam 3 collected 66.75 crore net in India on its opening day with an India gross collection of 80.10 crore. The film also earned 15 crore overseas, bringing its worldwide gross collection to 95.10 crore on day one.
No, the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 is not simply a remake of Mohanlal’s Malayalam Drishyam 3. The two franchises take different narrative routes, with the Hindi film specifically designed to bring Vijay Salgaonkar’s story to a definitive conclusion.
Drishyam 3 received largely positive reviews from all and was awarded a 3-star rating by News18 Showsha. Reviewers praised it as a gripping and fast-paced thriller featuring strong performances from the cast, though some noted it closely follows the familiar franchise formula.
