May 2026: Drishyam 3 continues its impressive box office domination after arriving in theatres on May 21. While the film saw a minor dip during its first Monday run, the slowdown did little to affect its momentum as the crime thriller maintained a powerful grip across both domestic and international markets.
Day 5 Box Office Highlights
According to the latest estimates, the film:
- Collected ₹7.35 crore on Day 5
- Ran across 4,684 shows
The latest collection figures now stand at:
- India Gross: ₹71.74 crore
- India Net: ₹61.80 crore
Despite the weekday effect, the film continued drawing audiences in large numbers.
Overseas Wave Pushes Global Collection Higher
The film also maintained strong momentum overseas, earning:
- ₹6 crore from international markets on Day 5
Its total overseas business has now reached:
- ₹84.40 crore gross
With this, the film’s worldwide gross collection soared to ₹156.14 crore, adding another blockbuster milestone to the franchise’s journey.
Monday Occupancy Shows Strong Audience Pull
On Monday, the movie recorded an overall 43.56% Malayalam occupancy.
Show-wise performance:
- Morning: 26.33%
- Afternoon: 40.42%
- Evening: 52.67%
- Night: 54.83%
Evening and late-night shows witnessed stronger turnout, proving that audience excitement remains high despite weekday trends.
Is Drishyam 4 Already on the Horizon?
Before the film’s release, Mohanlal dropped a major hint suggesting the franchise may not stop at its third chapter. During the trailer launch event, he teased the possibility of Drishyam 4.
He later clarified that the statement was not made casually and emphasized that the audience would ultimately decide whether the story deserves another installment.
About the Film
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the franchise first began in 2013, followed by a sequel in 2021, and now returns with its third chapter.
The story once again follows Georgekutty, whose successful novel adaptation throws him back into the spotlight and sparks a fresh wave of unexpected twists.
The film also stars Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil in key roles. Produced under Aashirvad Cinemas.