Drishyam 3: The Conclusion nears 100 crore club after strong opening

Ajay Devgn has returned to the big screen as Vijay Salgaonkar in 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion', which premiered in cinemas on Friday, October 2. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the final chapter of the Hindi thriller franchise has seen varying box office reports regarding its debut performance. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film achieved a net collection of Rs 2.85 crore in India on its opening day across 1,210 shows. However, separate reports indicate the film made a significantly larger wave, garnering Rs 62 crore on its debut.

Total earnings for the film in India have already surpassed Rs 104.49 crore, according to secondary reports, with an additional Rs 25.50 crore earned on the second day of release. The film's theatrical run is supported by massive advance booking interest. Across the first seven days open for booking, 'Drishyam 3' amassed a gross of Rs 60.17 crore, including blocked seats. Excluding those seats, the advance gross stands at Rs 49.29 crore, representing approximately 18.02 lakh tickets sold across 51,570 shows. Friday alone contributed Rs 31.65 crore to the advance gross.

The film is maintaining healthy momentum through the opening weekend and into the following week. Saturday bookings reached Rs 14.77 crore, while Sunday recorded Rs 11 crore in advance sales. Mid-week interest remains steady, with Wednesday, October 7, already seeing 52,606 tickets sold across 1,898 shows at a 12% occupancy rate. This third instalment takes a unique narrative path, diverging from the original Malayalam franchise while concluding the story of the Salgaonkar family.

Early audience feedback has been favorable, particularly praising the suspense and the performances of the cast. While the original 'Drishyam' followed its Malayalam counterpart closely, this Hindi finale is marketed as a distinct conclusion. With the film projected for continued success, its ability to sustain these high occupancy levels—which stood at 32% on the first day—will determine its final box office standing. The October 1 premiere also contributed to the early figures, recording Rs 3.18 lakh from 84 shows.

What to watch: Whether the film maintains its momentum to cross major box office milestones by the end of the week.

Editor's note: Skillfully integrates primary and secondary box office reporting with proper attribution.