After months of anticipation, the third chapter of the Drishyam franchise finally arrived in theatres on Friday, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat. The movie opened to an overwhelming response, registering a net of ₹66.75 crore across India on day one.
Record‑Breaking First Day
According to early figures from Sacnilk, the ₹66.75 crore net haul places Drishyam 3 ahead of a slew of high‑profile releases that have premiered this year. The strong opening reflects both the franchise’s dedicated fan base and the advantage of a Gandhi Jayanti holiday release.
Beating the Competition
- Stree 2 – ₹64.8 crore
- Animal – ₹63.8 crore
- Pathaan – ₹57 crore
- War – ₹53.35 crore
- War 2 – ₹52.5 crore
With a debut net that eclipses each of these numbers, Drishyam 3 claims the biggest opening among them, reinforcing its status as a major box‑office draw.
International Earnings
The film’s appeal was not limited to Indian soil. While the domestic gross rounded off at roughly ₹80.10 crore, overseas markets added another ₹15 crore, pushing the worldwide opening‑day total to about ₹95.10 crore.
Position in 2024 Box‑Office
Based on first‑day numbers, Drishyam 3 secures the second‑largest Bollywood debut of the calendar year and climbs to the fifth spot on the overall list of Indian releases, overtaking titles such as Jana Nayagan and Paradise.
What Lies Ahead This Weekend
With Saturday and Sunday still to come, analysts are watching to see whether the momentum can be sustained. The weekend collections will be crucial in determining the film’s long‑term box‑office trajectory.
