The wait for Drishyam 3 finally ended on May 21, and the Mohanlal-starrer has opened to a strong response at the box office. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the hugely popular Malayalam thriller franchise has managed to pull audiences to theatres in large numbers despite receiving mixed reactions from viewers and critics. Within just three days of release, the film has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide.Drishyam 3 box office collection day-wiseThe film marks another collaboration between Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, the duo behind the blockbuster Drishyam series. Fans had been eagerly waiting to see Georgekutty return to the big screen, and the anticipation seems to have translated into strong ticket sales across markets. Released in Malayalam along with Telugu, Tamil and Kannada versions, the thriller has emerged as one of the biggest Malayalam releases of the year.According to early estimates shared by Sacnilk.com, Drishyam 3 earned Rs 13.70 crore net in India on its third day across 5,185 shows. With this, the film’s India gross collection has climbed to Rs 47.17 crore, while the India net total stands at Rs 40.60 crore so far.The film has also performed impressively overseas. On Day 3 alone, it reportedly earned Rs 25 crore internationally, taking its overseas gross collection to Rs 70 crore. Combined with domestic earnings, the worldwide gross collection now stands at an estimated Rs 117.17 crore in just three days.You Might Also Like:Interestingly, Drishyam 3 has become the biggest opener in the franchise in Malayalam cinema. When the original Drishyam was released in 2013, it started on a comparatively modest note before growing steadily through strong word-of-mouth publicity. The first film eventually became a landmark success and is still considered one of the finest thrillers in Indian cinema.The second instalment, Drishyam 2, skipped theatrical release due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and premiered directly on OTT. Despite not arriving in cinemas, the sequel gained massive popularity online and kept audience interest alive for Georgekutty’s story.The Hindi remakes of the franchise also turned out to be major commercial hits. While the 2015 Hindi version performed strongly at the box office, Drishyam 2 in Hindi emerged as a blockbuster and collected nearly Rs 342 crore worldwide. With the Malayalam original now posting huge numbers, many fans are curious to see whether the latest instalment can challenge the lifetime business of its Hindi counterpart.More about Drishyam 3Audience reactions to Drishyam 3 have remained divided. Many viewers praised Mohanlal’s performance and appreciated the emotional storytelling, suspense elements and Jeethu Joseph’s writing choices. Fans particularly enjoyed seeing Georgekutty navigate another complicated situation filled with unexpected twists.At the same time, some viewers felt the third chapter was not as gripping as the earlier films and questioned whether the franchise needed another sequel. Ahead of the release, both Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph had clarified in interviews that audiences should not expect the same kind of shocking revelations seen in the previous parts. Jeethu Joseph had described the film more as an emotional drama exploring Georgekutty’s state of mind after the events of Drishyam 2.Even so, the film still delivers several suspense-filled moments that have become the trademark of the franchise. With strong collections continuing over the opening weekend, all eyes are now on whether Drishyam 3 can maintain its momentum and emerge as another industry hit for Mohanlal. Stay tuned!