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Drishyam 3 earns Rs 176 crore in three days, ranks second‑highest weekend opener
✍️ NDTV
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:02 AM
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Ajay Devgn’s thriller Drishyam 3 collected Rs 176 crore in India by day 3, making it the second‑largest opening weekend in the country.
The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise, starring Ajay Devgn, recorded a cumulative net collection of Rs 176 crore across India after three days of release. The figure places the film as the second‑highest opening weekend in the domestic market, trailing only the top‑grossing opener of recent years.
Industry analysts attribute the strong performance to the franchise’s established fan base and the film’s aggressive promotional campaign. The movie opened to full houses in multiplexes and single‑screen theatres alike, sustaining high occupancy rates throughout the weekend.
Box‑office tracking agency figures show that the Rs 176 crore tally includes earnings from both urban and semi‑urban territories, underscoring the wide appeal of the crime‑drama narrative. The film’s momentum is expected to continue as it moves into its second week.
The success of Drishyam 3 adds to Ajay Devgn’s recent string of commercially viable projects, reinforcing his status as a bankable star in Bollywood’s competitive landscape.
Stakeholders are now watching the film’s performance closely, as it could influence distribution strategies for upcoming releases in the post‑pandemic market.
Industry analysts attribute the strong performance to the franchise’s established fan base and the film’s aggressive promotional campaign. The movie opened to full houses in multiplexes and single‑screen theatres alike, sustaining high occupancy rates throughout the weekend.
Box‑office tracking agency figures show that the Rs 176 crore tally includes earnings from both urban and semi‑urban territories, underscoring the wide appeal of the crime‑drama narrative. The film’s momentum is expected to continue as it moves into its second week.
The success of Drishyam 3 adds to Ajay Devgn’s recent string of commercially viable projects, reinforcing his status as a bankable star in Bollywood’s competitive landscape.
Stakeholders are now watching the film’s performance closely, as it could influence distribution strategies for upcoming releases in the post‑pandemic market.