Drishyam 3 Advance Booking: Tickets Selling Like Hotcakes In Kerala As Mohanlal-Starrer Set For Great Opening
The highly anticipated third installment of the iconic thriller franchise, Mohanlal's Drishyam 3, is gearing up for a historic, earth-shattering opening at both the domestic and overseas box office. With a worldwide release scheduled for May 21, 2026, the pre-release hype has officially translated into phenomenal ticket sales.
Worldwide pre-sales have already shattered the ₹20 crore mark, putting the film on track for one of the biggest global openings in Malayalam cinema history, as per the trade data.
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Domestic Advance Booking: Beating the Records
With two days left until its official release, Drishyam 3's opening day advance booking in India (including special fan shows) has crossed ₹5.50 crore and is rapidly heading toward a ₹6.00 crore finish.
Notably, Drishyam 3 has surpassed the 2026 record holder Patriot, which held an advance booking record of ₹5.60 crore (and went on to open at ₹8.50 crore).
Drishyam 3 is now officially tracking to secure the biggest opening day sales of 2026.The home territory of Kerala is driving the massive surge. Across 1,756 tracked shows, the film has already sold 2,84,971 tickets, accumulating a massive gross of ₹5,10,94,052 (₹5.11 cr), the data read.
Drishyam 3 - Kerala Advance Sales Report
The home territory of Kerala is driving the massive surge. Across 1,756 tracked shows, the film has already sold 2,84,971 tickets, accumulating a massive gross of ₹5,10,94,052 (₹5.11 cr).
| District | Shows | Admits | Gross | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernakulam | 296 | 56,305 | ₹ 1,25,27,863 | 75.38% |
| Kannur | 100 | 20,718 | ₹ 30,51,480 | 75.32% |
| Kozhikode | 133 | 20,108 | ₹ 40,18,790 | 70.24% |
| Idukki | 28 | 5,284 | ₹ 8,67,490 | 60.05% |
| Pathanamthitta | 36 | 5,350 | ₹ 8,71,530 | 56.03% |
| Kottayam | 123 | 22,661 | ₹ 36,00,427 | 54.74% |
| Kollam | 152 | 24,247 | ₹ 41,79,970 | 53.43% |
| Alappuzha | 85 | 15,026 | ₹ 24,79,290 | 53.18% |
| Trivandrum | 249 | 39,729 | ₹ 78,23,640 | 52.15% |
| Thrissur | 232 | 35,989 | ₹ 60,23,388 | 50.00% |
| Kasaragod | 30 | 3,692 | ₹ 5,65,515 | 47.94% |
| Palakkad | 121 | 16,601 | ₹ 22,89,709 | 45.59% |
| Malappuram | 139 | 15,784 | ₹ 23,37,064 | 43.82% |
| Wayanad | 32 | 3,477 | ₹ 4,57,896 | 43.77% |
| TOTAL | 1,756 | 2,84,971 | ₹ 5,10,94,052 | 55.07% |
District Highlights:
Ernakulam is leading the charge by a landslide, capturing over ₹1.25 crore of the total gross with an impressive 75.38% occupancy.
Kannur and Kozhikode are also showing immense hype, boasting 75.32% and 70.24% occupancies respectively.
Historical Context: Where Does Drishyam 3 Stand?
Looking at the T-3 (Three days before release) Online Box Office Sales in Kerala, Drishyam 3 comfortably cements its place among the all-time elite Kollywood and Mollywood openers in the state.
- L2: Empuraan - ₹10.01 cr (2,932 shows)
- Leo - ₹6.40 cr (2,503 shows)
- Coolie - ₹5.91 cr (2,108 shows)
- Drishyam 3 - ₹5.11 cr (1,756 shows)
Note: Given that Drishyam 3 achieved its ₹5.11 cr mark with significantly fewer shows (1,756) compared to the films above it, its average revenue-per-show ratio is exceptionally high.
The Bottom Line
Georgekutty's return has triggered a box office avalanche. With exceptional organic trackings, heavy spot-bookings expected on Thursday, and a massive overseas rollout, Drishyam 3 is locked and loaded for a gargantuan initial that could set new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema.
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