Mohanlal has brought Georgekutty back to the big screen, and the response has been emphatic. Drishyam 3, one of Malayalam cinema’s most anticipated franchise films, opened in cinemas on May 21, 2026, and began its theatrical run with Rs 18.40 crore gross in India and Rs 43 crore gross worldwide on Day 1.
The Jeethu Joseph directorial marks the franchise’s return to theatres after Drishyam 2 had premiered directly on OTT during the pandemic. That makes the scale of the opening even more significant, with audiences clearly turning up for a story built on suspense, family stakes, and the enduring pull of Georgekutty.
Drishyam 3 Opens Big In India And Worldwide
The film’s India business was led by Kerala, where it grossed Rs 11 crore on its first day. The number underlines Mohanlal’s formidable hold in his home market and the continuing recall value of the Drishyam franchise, which has stayed alive in audience memory across languages.
Outside Kerala, Drishyam 3 also posted a strong regional spread. Karnataka contributed Rs 2.75 crore gross, while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together brought in Rs 2.15 crore gross, a standout result for a Malayalam dubbed release in the Telugu states. Tamil Nadu added Rs 1.20 crore gross, while the rest of India contributed Rs 1.30 crore gross.
The opening has placed Drishyam 3 among the biggest Malayalam openers in recent memory. In India, it recorded the second biggest opening day for a Malayalam film, behind Mohanlal’s own L2: Empuraan. For a franchise driven by writing, tension, and character investment rather than conventional spectacle, the start is a major box office statement.
What Drishyam 3 Brings Back To The Franchise
Drishyam 3 is a Malayalam crime thriller written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas and features Mohanlal as Georgekutty, with Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sarath, Murali Gopy, Santhi Mayadevi, and Veena Nandakumar in key roles.
The film continues the story of Georgekutty and his family, whose lives remain tied to the consequences of a crime that changed everything around them. The premise once again leans into Jeethu Joseph’s core strength, a family drama wrapped inside a tense investigation and shaped by Georgekutty’s instinct for survival.
The next three days will be crucial for Drishyam 3, especially as family audiences and franchise loyalists drive weekend footfalls. If word of mouth sustains beyond the initial rush, the film can turn its opening momentum into a long theatrical run across Kerala, the rest of India, and overseas markets.
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