The investigative thriller Drishyam 3 has sustained its momentum at the box office, successfully crossing the ₹257 crore net mark in India as it transitions into its second week of release. Following a strong debut that saw the film reach the ₹200 crore threshold within just five days, the movie continues to perform steadily despite an expected drop in daily collections at the start of the week.
Latest reports indicate that by the end of day eight, the film had added ₹11.73 crore to its total, bringing the net India collection to ₹257.23 crore. This performance marks a significant milestone, as the film has already surpassed the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Drishyam 2, which earned ₹239.67 crore. The movie, which features Ajay Devgn alongside Tabu, Prakash Raj, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shriya Saran, is now positioned to challenge the lifetime haul of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, currently Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film at ₹279.59 crore.
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, who also co-wrote the script with Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh, the film follows the narrative arc established in the previous installments. The production, backed by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios, saw a substantial opening with ₹66.75 crore net on its first day, bolstered by strong advance bookings that totalled ₹27 crore. As the second week progresses, the film remains one of the most successful releases of the year, having already outpaced the lifetime collections of other notable films such as Karuppu, Sikandar, and Awarapan 2.
The return of the character Vijay Salgaonkar has been a central draw for audiences. Before the film's theatrical run began, lead actor Ajay Devgn commended director Abhishek Pathak for his approach to the script and execution, noting the director's growth and dedication to the series.
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