Aadu 3 Box Office Collection Day 12: Jayasurya's Film Sees Drop On Second Monday After Weekend Rise

Aadu 3 Box Office Collection: The Malayalam fantasy comedy Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1, starring Jayasurya in the lead, continues its second-week run, maintaining a steady presence at the box office despite a dip on its second Monday.

Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the third instalment in the Aadu franchise was released worldwide on March 19. The film reunites much of the original ensemble cast, including Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, and Dharmajan Bolgatty, among others.

According to data reported by box office tracking platform Sacnilk, Aadu 3 collected approximately ₹1.10 crore on Day 12 (Monday) across 1,148 shows, with an overall occupancy of around 19%. While this reflects the usual weekday slowdown after a weekend surge, the film's cumulative numbers remain significant.

By the end of Day 12, the film's India net collection stood at ₹44.11 crore, with the India gross reaching ₹51.02 crore. Overseas, the film has performed strongly, contributing ₹60.15 crore to the total. This takes the worldwide gross collection to ₹111.17 crore so far.

The film had opened to strong numbers in its first weekend, collecting over ₹27 crore within the first four days. Its first-week total reached ₹35.03 crore, supported by high occupancy rates during the opening weekend. While collections dipped during weekdays, the second weekend showed some recovery, particularly on Saturday and Sunday.

Aadu 3: Story, Cast, and Crew

Aadu 3 blends comedy with fantasy elements, unfolding across three distinct timelines, set in 1750, the present day, and a dystopian future. The narrative follows Shaji Pappan and his gang as they pursue a rumoured treasure linked to a mysterious gem believed to have the power to control time. As the story progresses, multiple threads intersect, involving a returning assassin, a shadowy figure, and a future resistance group attempting to alter history.

The film is jointly produced by Vijay Babu and Venu Kunnappilly under the banners of Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company. Technical credits include cinematography by Akhil George, music composed by Shaan Rahman, and editing by Lijo Paul.

With a sequel, Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 2, already in development, the performance of the first part is likely to play a role in shaping expectations for the continuation. As the film continues its second-week run, its weekday hold and the coming weekend's trend will be key to how the film trends in the coming days.