The legendary combination of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and master storyteller Jeethu Joseph has done it again. In a spectacular display of box office dominance, the highly anticipated crime thriller Drishyam 3 has officially entered the prestigious ₹200 crore club worldwide within just seven days of its theatrical release.
Released globally on May 21 to coincide with Mohanlal’s birthday, the final chapter of the globally acclaimed franchise has sent shockwaves through the exhibition sector, proving that content-driven cinema remains unmatched at the box office.
Mohanlal Pens an Emotional ‘Thank You’ Note to Fans
As theatres across Kerala and international markets witness unprecedented rush, a deeply grateful Mohanlal took to his official social media handles to celebrate this milestone. Sharing a special celebratory poster, the actor thanked the audience for their decade-long journey with his character.
Expressing his gratitude, Mohanlal wrote:
“Three films. Three chapters. One unbroken bond. Thank you for walking with Georgekutty & Family.”
The message instantly went viral, with fans celebrating the historic success of a franchise that originally began in 2013 and transformed the landscape of Indian suspense thrillers.
The Phenomenal Box Office Breakdown
Despite a minor, standard drop on its first Monday, Drishyam 3 maintained an aggressive grip over the weekdays. The film comfortably crossed the ₹156 crore mark by Day 5, before experiencing a massive surge in international markets—particularly in the UAE, GCC, and North American circuits—pushing its total past the monumental ₹200 crore benchmark by Day 7.
With this feat, Drishyam 3 has become one of the fastest Malayalam films in history to cross this threshold, sitting comfortably alongside blockbusters like Manjummel Boys and 2018.
A Masterful Finale to India’s Greatest Thriller Trilogy
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the premium banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, Drishyam 3 reunites the beloved core cast, including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, and Asha Sarath.
Director Jeethu Joseph’s airtight screenplay has been heavily praised for delivering a highly satisfying, jaw-dropping conclusion to Georgekutty’s relentless legal battle to protect his family. Cinema houses are reporting packed night shows, and trade analysts predict the film’s golden run will remain completely unbothered heading into its second weekend.