Drishyam 3 Set to Ignite Box Office: Mohanlal’s Thriller Eyes Second-Biggest Mollywood Opening

May 20, 2026 user

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With just hours remaining before Drishyam 3 hits theatres, Bollywood fans are abuzz about its potential opening numbers. The Mohanlal-led suspense saga has already chalked up over ₹11 crore in advance ticket sales, pointing towards a blockbuster Day 1 showing.

The Franchise Mania Continues

Since its inception, the Drishyam series has been synonymous with edge-of-the-seat thrills and word-of-mouth gold. Each sequel has managed to up the ante, cementing the brand’s status as one of Mollywood’s most reliable draws. Despite minimal promotional fanfare, the buzz remains electric—audiences are desperate to see how Georgekutty’s saga concludes.

The ‘Lalettan’ Advantage

Beyond the franchise’s inherent pull, Mohanlal’s star power is off the charts. Fresh from the success of L2: Empuraan, Lalettan’s presence is turbocharging Drishyam 3’s prospects. And releasing on his birthday adds a festive spin, prompting superfans to flock to cinemas nationwide.

Pan-India Push

Thanks to Panorama Studios and Pen Studios, Drishyam 3 boasts one of the widest Malayalam releases ever. Screens are stacked not just in Kerala but across North India and key overseas markets too. This expanded footprint could see non-Malayalam audiences discovering the franchise magic for the first time.

Day 1 Box Office Forecast

All signs point to a roaring start. Industry trackers predict an opening Day 1 haul of ₹17–20 crore net, making it Mollywood’s second-biggest launch ever—just behind the mammoth ₹21 crore debut of L2: Empuraan. Even with stiff competition from recent Tamil hits, Drishyam 3 looks set to light up ticket windows.

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