Mohanlal’s return as Georgekutty has given Malayalam cinema a powerful theatrical moment this week. Drishyam 3, which arrived in cinemas on May 21, 2026, has continued its impressive Kerala run with a strong second day, taking the film to a robust two day total of Rs 20 crore in the state.
The Jeethu Joseph directorial opened to Rs 11 crore in Kerala and followed it up with around Rs 9 crore on Day 2. That marks a controlled drop of about 18 percent from the opening day, a healthy sign for a film carrying massive franchise expectations and intense audience scrutiny.
Drishyam 3 Holds Firm On Day 2
The second day trend points to the franchise’s loyal audience base staying invested beyond the opening rush. For a crime thriller driven more by intrigue, emotional recall and word of mouth than large scale spectacle, such a hold places the film in a favourable position before its first Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend trajectory will be crucial, especially because the film has received mixed audience reactions. Even so, the Drishyam brand remains a major force, and the curiosity around Georgekutty’s next move is clearly translating into footfalls. If the film sustains its momentum through the weekend, it will strengthen its position among the biggest Malayalam box office stories of 2026.
What Drishyam 3 Brings Back To The Franchise
Drishyam 3 is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas. The Malayalam crime thriller stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sarath, Santhi Mayadevi and Veena Nandakumar, with several key actors returning to the world built across the first two films.
The film continues the story of Georgekutty and his family as the consequences of the past keep circling back into their lives. Like the earlier instalments, the narrative is built around family, guilt, survival and the psychological games that made the franchise a landmark in Malayalam cinema.
The original Drishyam became an industry defining hit after its 2013 release, while Drishyam 2 premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video in 2021 during the pandemic period and earned wide appreciation. With Drishyam 3, the franchise has returned to theatres, making its box office performance even more closely watched by trade circles and fans.
For Mohanlal, the film’s early numbers reaffirm the enduring power of a character that has become inseparable from his recent screen legacy. The next few days will decide how far Drishyam 3 can go, but its first two days have already delivered a confident start in Kerala.
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