Drishyam 3 Final Worldwide Advance Booking Update: Mohanlal Starrer Opens With ₹35.10 Crore Day 1 Pre-Sales

Drishyam 3 Worldwide Advance Booking Update: The third installment in the Drishyam franchise, Drishyam 3, releases in theatres worldwide on May 21, 2026, with strong advance booking numbers reported across domestic and international markets. The Malayalam crime thriller, written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, brings back the central cast from the previous films, including Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sarath, and Murali Gopy reprising their roles.

According to film industry tracker AB George, the film recorded an estimated ₹35.10 crore in worldwide pre-sales for its opening day. The figures shared through an X post on the morning of May 21 stated that Kerala contributed ₹8.40 crore, while the rest of India added ₹4.40 crore. Overseas markets reportedly generated around $2.3 million, which was estimated at approximately ₹22.30 crore.

The tracker also shared early opening weekend pre-sales figures for the film. Based on advance bookings, Drishyam 3 is estimated to collect around ₹48.15 crore globally during its first weekend. Kerala alone is projected to contribute ₹13.50 crore, while the rest of India is expected to account for ₹5 crore. Overseas territories continue to make up a major share of the film's initial business, with projected weekend earnings of $3.07 million, approximately ₹29.65 crore.

Drishyam 3 Releases Worldwide Amid Strong Opening Buzz

The film continues the story of Georgekutty and his family, characters first introduced in the 2013 original. The new chapter reportedly focuses on the long-term consequences of the decisions made in the earlier films. The trailer, released on May 9, included the line, "You have seen his brilliance. You have witnessed his defence. But you never saw what it cost him," hinting at a more personal and psychological direction for the narrative.

Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas under the banner of Antony Perumbavoor, the film is presented by Pen Studios and Panorama Studios. The technical crew includes cinematographer Satheesh Kurup, editor Vinayak VS, and music composer Anil Johnson.

Since the first Drishyam film released over a decade ago, the franchise has remained one of Malayalam cinema's most discussed thriller series. With the third part now arriving in theatres, attention has shifted to how audiences respond to the latest developments in Georgekutty's story during its theatrical run.