One of the most anticipated Malayalam films, Drishyam 3, was released in theatres on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film continues the story of Mohanlal’s character Georgekutty and his family.
The film, released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, has been receiving massive attention from fans and audiences who watched it on day one. Well, the craze among Mohanlal's fans for Drishyam 3 is reflected in its advance box office collections and opening day performance.
Let’s take a look at how much the film earned on Day 1, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1
According to Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 collected Rs 15.85 crore across 4,651 shows on its opening day, May 21, 2026. At the time of writing this article, the film's total gross collection stands at Rs 9.78 crore, with India's net collection at Rs 8.29 crore so far.
In terms of language-wise occupancy, Drishyam 3 recorded the highest Malayalam occupancy of 66% across 2,842 shows, followed by Tamil occupancy of 29% across 384 shows. The Telugu occupancy stood at 20% across 1,268 shows, while Kannada recorded the lowest occupancy at 17% across 157 shows.
Mohanlal pens heartfelt thank you note for fans
South superstar Mohanlal took to X on Thursday to express his immense gratitude for the heartfelt messages he received on his 66th birthday. He wrote, "Waking up to an ocean of love today has left me deeply moved. Every wish, every prayer, and every heartfelt message has filled my heart with immense gratitude (sic)."
He further added, "It is moments like these that remind me how blessed I am to have such warmth and kindness around me. Thank you for being such a beautiful part of my journey and for making today so special. Grateful for each and every one of you (sic)."
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