Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' has shown signs of recovery at the box office after experiencing a dip during the weekdays. The third weekend brought renewed momentum for the film, indicating sustained audience interest.
Box Office Performance on Day 18
According to Sacnilk estimates, the film earned Rs 1.70 crore in India net on Day 18. This marks a 30.8 percent increase from Day 17 collections of Rs 1.30 crore. The uptick on the third Saturday reflects the film's ability to attract viewers even after two weeks of release.
Worldwide Earnings Approach Rs 235 Crore
'Drishyam 3' has now accumulated approximately Rs 106.43 crore in India net collections. The India gross collection currently stands at around Rs 123.47 crore. The film collected around Rs 15 lakhs overseas on Day 18. Total overseas earnings now stand at approximately Rs 111.50 crore. Combining domestic and international figures, the worldwide gross collection has climbed to Rs 234.97 crore, just shy of the Rs 235 crore mark.
Kerala Leads State-Wise Contributions
Kerala remains the biggest contributor to the collections. State-wise figures show that Kerala added around Rs 1.75 crore gross on Day 18 alone. The film's stronghold in its home state continues to drive its overall performance.
Occupancy and Show Trends
The film registered an overall occupancy of 47.13 percent. Evening shows recorded the highest turnout at 57.80 percent, while afternoon shows also remained stable, indicating consistent audience engagement throughout the day.
Weekly Breakdown
The film opened strongly and closed its first week with Rs 81.95 crore. The second week contributed another Rs 20.68 crore despite expected drops. Collections slowed during weekdays in the third week but recovered over the weekend, highlighting the film's resilience.
Film Explores Georgekutty's Emotional Burden Beyond Suspense
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, 'Drishyam 3' shifts attention toward the emotional and psychological consequences of earlier events rather than focusing entirely on suspense. This narrative depth has resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Critical Reception
ETimes, in its review, noted: "Jeethu Joseph attempts to explore guilt, paranoia, and psychological exhaustion more than suspense this time. The focus is not entirely on investigation or survival, but on how violence silently continues to exist inside relationships, memory, and everyday life. Georgekutty's greatest punishment is not prison, but the inability to live without fear."
The review further added: "At the same time, the film also exposes and to an extent glorifies, how cinema and society romanticise antiheroes. Georgekutty is projected not as a criminal, but as a common man who transforms into a 'superhero' through intelligence and survival instinct. That emotional packaging becomes socially problematic. Audiences continue to justify violence, manipulation, and crime because they are committed in the name of family protection."
Disclaimer
The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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