Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection: Advance Booking Gets Superb Response; Mohanlal's Film Set For Bumper Opening

As Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 prepares for its grand theatrical debut on 21 May, the advance booking reports suggest that the franchise is not merely returning; it is set to redefine box office benchmarks. Releasing in four languages-the original Malayalam alongside dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada-the film is witnessing a "bumper opening" across all territories.

Worldwide Performance: A Global Phenomenon

The global footprint of the Drishyam franchise is undeniable. According to the latest data, the worldwide advance booking for opening day has already surged past the ₹23 crore mark. This massive figure is bolstered by an exceptional performance in overseas markets, where sales are currently nearing $1.5 million. International audiences, long captivated by the intricate storytelling of the Jeethu Joseph-created universe, are clearly out in full force to see how Georgekutty handles his latest predicament.

Domestic Box Office: Kerala Leads the Charge

On the home front, Drishyam 3 has comfortably propelled past the ₹6 crore mark in domestic advance sales. Specifically, the film has earned ₹6.12 crore from 2,003 tracked shows, with one full day of bookings still remaining, according to trade reports.

While these numbers are formidable, they place the film in elite company when compared to other recent heavy hitters (at the two-day-to-go mark):

• L2: Empuraan: ₹10.74 crore
• Leo: ₹7.14 crore
• Coolie: ₹6.62 crore
• Drishyam 3: ₹6.12 crore (with a late-stage surge expected)

Given the franchise's reputation for word-of-mouth growth, industry experts expect "fireworks" on the final day of bookings.

Kerala District-Wise Breakdown

The heart of the excitement lies in Kerala, where the film is seeing incredible occupancy rates. Ernakulam and Trivandrum are currently the primary drivers of revenue.

Kannur currently holds the highest occupancy rate at nearly 80%, followed closely by Ernakulam and Kozhikode. Even in smaller districts like Idukki and Pathanamthitta, occupancy remains robust at over 60%, proving that the appeal of the Georgekutty saga transcends urban centres.

The Final Count

As of the current report, the total Kerala figures stand at:

Total Shows: 2,003

Total Admits: 3,44,343

Total Gross: ₹6,12,05,703

Average Occupancy: 61.27%

With the film set to release tomorrow, the momentum is expected to shift into high gear. If the current trajectory holds, Drishyam 3 is poised to not only be a critical successor to its predecessors but a commercial juggernaut that could potentially set new opening-day records for the Malayalam film industry. One thing is certain: the secrets of the Fourth Estate are still drawing the crowds.