Mohanlal’s Georgekutty has returned to theatres with the kind of box office force that only a beloved franchise can command. Drishyam 3, which released worldwide on May 21, 2026, has turned its extended opening week in Kerala into a major theatrical event, drawing family audiences and franchise loyalists despite a mixed critical conversation around the film.
The Jeethu Joseph directorial has now crossed the Rs 62 crore mark in Kerala in just eight days, underlining the enduring pull of the Drishyam brand and Mohanlal’s unmatched reach in his home market. For Malayalam cinema, the number is significant because it places the crime thriller among the strongest first week performers ever recorded in the state.
Drishyam 3 Scores A Massive Eight Day Total In Kerala
As per trade estimates, Drishyam 3 collected around Rs 5.70 crore gross in Kerala on its eighth day, taking its extended opening week total to approximately Rs 62.70 crore gross. The film opened to Rs 11 crore in the state and held remarkably well through the weekend, adding Rs 8.80 crore on day two, Rs 9.20 crore on day three and Rs 9.60 crore on day four.
The weekday trend has been equally crucial to the film’s current position. After collecting Rs 6.60 crore on day five, Rs 5.80 crore on day six and Rs 6 crore on day seven, the film stayed close to the same range on Thursday. That consistency has helped Drishyam 3 deliver the second biggest eight day opening week for a Malayalam film in Kerala, behind only Mohanlal’s own L2 Empuraan, which had recorded Rs 70.50 crore in the same period.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection:
1st Week:
Day 1: 11 cr
Day 2: 8.80 cr
Day 3: 9.20 cr
Day 4: 9.60 cr
Day 5: 6.60 cr
Day 6: 5.80 cr
Day 7: 6.00 cr
Day 8: 5.75 cr
Total: 62.75 crore
The second weekend is now key. With limited competition in Kerala and the franchise’s strong audience base still driving footfalls, Drishyam 3 is positioned for a sharp Saturday and Sunday jump. Its next major domestic milestone in the state will be the Rs 75 crore to Rs 80 crore range, before the chase for the Rs 100 crore Kerala gross mark begins in earnest.
What Drishyam 3 Is About
Drishyam 3 is a Malayalam crime drama written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, with Panorama Studios and Pen Studios associated with the wider presentation and distribution of the franchise.
Mohanlal returns as Georgekutty, alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sarath, Siddique, Kalabhavan Shajon and Murali Gopy. The film continues the tense aftermath of the earlier chapters, following Georgekutty and his family as the past resurfaces with fresh consequences.
The first Drishyam became a landmark Malayalam thriller in 2013, while Drishyam 2 premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2021 and expanded the franchise’s national following. With Drishyam 3, the series has returned to cinemas with blockbuster level theatrical momentum.
For Mohanlal, the film adds another major success to a strong recent box office phase after L2 Empuraan in 2026. More importantly, it confirms that the Georgekutty saga still carries extraordinary theatrical value, especially in Kerala where the franchise began its journey.
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