26 May 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Drishyam 3 starring Mohanlal continued its impressive theatrical run despite witnessing the expected first Monday drop at the box office.
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the suspense thriller reportedly collected around ₹7.35 crore net in India on Day 5, taking its total India net collection to nearly ₹61.80 crore. The film’s worldwide gross collection has crossed approximately ₹156 crore within five days of release.
According to trade reports, the film saw a noticeable decline after its strong weekend performance, but industry experts believe the Monday numbers still indicate solid audience interest and strong sustainability for a Malayalam-language thriller.
The Malayalam version continued dominating overall collections, contributing the majority of the Day 5 earnings. Reports suggest the film maintained particularly strong occupancy in Kerala while also performing steadily in overseas markets.
The film had opened to massive collections globally and quickly entered the ₹100 crore worldwide club within just a few days of release. Trade analysts say the popularity of the Drishyam franchise and Mohanlal’s return as Georgekutty played a major role in driving audience turnout.
Despite mixed reactions from some critics regarding pacing and narrative twists, audience curiosity surrounding the final chapter of the franchise has remained extremely high. Social media discussions and fan reactions have also contributed to the film’s strong momentum.
Industry observers note that weekday performance will now become crucial in determining the film’s long-term box office trajectory. However, the current numbers already position Drishyam 3 among the major Malayalam box office successes of 2026.
The thriller marks the latest collaboration between Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, whose earlier Drishyam films became landmark successes in Indian cinema and were later remade in multiple languages.
Fans and trade experts are now watching closely to see whether the film can continue its strong performance during the weekdays and emerge as one of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of the year.