Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 2: Ajay Devgn's thriller crosses Rs 100 cr milestone, as it earns Rs 177 cr worldwide

On October 2, Ajay Devgn's one of the nail-biting thriller that has kept the viewers on the edge for a long time, has finally concluded as the final chapter hit the theatres. Drishyam 3: The Conclusion brings Vijay Salgaonkar back to the silver screen for one final chapter and it seems like viewers are loving it, as on the second day of the release, the movie has already added Rs 53.50 crore to its India net collection and has crossed the Rs 100 cr milestone as well.

Drishyam 3 Day 2 box office collection

Drishyam 3: The Conclusion registered an India net collection of Rs 53.50 crore on its second day, according to the figures provided by Sacnilk. The collection came from 16,868 shows across the country. With this addition, the film’s total India gross collection reached Rs 138.60 crore, while its India net collection stood at Rs 115.50 crore. The film also recorded a notable overseas performance on Day 2. It earned Rs 20 crore overseas, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 38.50 crore. Together, the India and overseas figures pushed Drishyam 3’s worldwide gross collection to Rs 177.10 crore.

Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 100 crore in India

The second-day performance helped the Ajay Devgn-led thriller cross the Rs 100 crore milestone in India. Its India net collection now stands at Rs 115.50 crore. The film’s Day 2 numbers come as the third instalment continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, the character played by Devgn who has become synonymous with the Drishyam franchise.


As of Day 3, the film was running across 372 shows and had recorded an India net collection of Rs 0.80 crore so far. Its India gross stood at Rs 139.54 crore, while the India net total reached Rs 116.30 crore. Final India collections for the day are yet to be reported.

What is Drishyam 3 about?

The final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise arrived in theatres on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film brings back Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. The cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav. Unlike the Malayalam counterpart starring Mohanlal, the Hindi film features an original story.

Abhishek Pathak on making the final Drishyam chapter

Taking forward a franchise with such a strong fan base was not straightforward, according to filmmaker Abhishek Pathak. As reported by IANS, Pathak said the film was “very complex and nuanced” because of the history attached to every character. He explained that audiences already knew what had happened in the first two films, meaning “every little thing has a meaning”.

The director said the team repeatedly returned to the earlier instalments while developing the screenplay. They examined “a small dialogue or visual detail” to determine how it could be incorporated into the new story. Pathak was also conscious of the expectations surrounding the franchise. “I wanted them to feel that nostalgia and feel that all the parts are connected,” he said.

Why Drishyam 3 is different from the earlier films

Pathak also wanted the third film to establish its own identity rather than simply carry the remake tag. He said he did not want audiences to overlook the craft involved in the Hindi version simply because the story was based on an existing franchise. Instead, he wanted to “write it my own way” and take the story forward according to his own vision. The screenplay reportedly went through constant discussions to ensure the twists did not become predictable. Pathak said that whenever something felt obvious, the team would challenge it by asking whether “anyone can guess this”. According to the filmmaker, that process helped them keep the story complicated while ensuring that audiences remained engaged.