Aadu 3 Box Office Collection Day 3: Jayasurya's Film Sees Steady Growth, Eyes Sunday Boost

Aadu 3 Box Office Collection: Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1, the latest chapter in the Malayalam Aadu franchise, has completed three days in theatres and continues its run on Day 4 (Sunday). The film, written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, hit cinemas worldwide on March 19, 2026, and continues the storyline from Aadu 2 (2017), the previous instalment in the franchise that began with Aadu (2015).

According to box office estimates from tracking platform Sacnilk, the film collected ₹7.20 crore net on Day 3 (Saturday). This takes its total India net collection to approximately ₹19.45 crore, with the gross collection reaching around ₹22.50 crore after three days of release.

The day-wise trend indicates a steady upward movement over the film's first three days. The film began with ₹5.95 crore on Day 1 (Thursday), followed by a rise to ₹6.30 crore on Day 2 (Friday). The Day 3 figures reflect a further increase, suggesting that the film benefitted from typical weekend footfalls.

Occupancy levels also remained relatively stable after an initial jump. The film recorded about 67% occupancy on its opening day, which increased to around 74% on both Friday and Saturday. In terms of show count, Aadu 3 was screened across 1,908 shows on Day 3, slightly higher than the previous days, indicating sustained theatrical presence.

As the film progresses into Day 4 (Sunday), attention shifts to whether it can register another increase in collections, which would strengthen its opening weekend total. Sunday performance is expected to play a key role in determining the film's immediate box office trajectory before the weekday trend sets in.

Aadu 3 Cast, Crew And Box Office Trend

The film features Jayasurya in the lead, alongside a large ensemble cast that includes Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, Vijay Babu, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bhagath Manuel, and Harikrishnan, among others. Several actors reprise their roles from earlier instalments, maintaining continuity within the franchise, while new additions such as Alleya Bourne and Krishna Jeev expand the narrative.

Produced by Vijay Babu and Venu Kunnappilly under the banners of Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company, the film is positioned as a fantasy comedy. On the technical side, cinematography is handled by Akhil George, with music composed by Shaan Rahman and background score by Dawn Vincent. Editing is by Lijo Paul, while production design is overseen by Anees Nadodi.

With three days of box office data now available and Sunday's performance underway, Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1 has shown an upward trend so far over its opening days. The coming weekdays will be crucial in assessing how well the film holds at the box office beyond its initial run.