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Ajay Devgn's "Drishyam 3" crosses Rs 46 crore on opening day, outpacing Pathaan
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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Ajay Devgn’s thriller "Drishyam 3" collected over Rs 46 crore on its first day, registering a faster ticket‑selling pace than Shah Rukh Khan’s "Pathaan".
The third instalment of the "Drishyam" franchise opened across India on Friday, registering a day‑one net collection exceeding Rs 46 crore, according to trade sources. The strong opening places the film ahead of Shah Rukh Khan’s "Pathaan" in terms of ticket‑selling speed, even though both titles share a similar release window.
Industry analysts attribute the brisk performance to Ajay Devgn’s star power, the film’s aggressive marketing, and positive word‑of‑mouth from early viewers. The movie, directed by Jeethu Joseph, continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a role that has resonated with audiences since the original 2015 hit.
Box‑office trackers project that "Drishyam 3" could sustain its momentum over the weekend, potentially challenging other big releases for the top spot in the domestic market. The film’s success also underscores the growing appetite for well‑crafted thrillers in the Indian cinema landscape.
The film’s distributors have confirmed that the Rs 46 crore figure reflects net earnings after taxes, indicating a robust gross collection that could push the total well beyond the Rs 100 crore mark within the first few days.
Stakeholders from the production house expressed optimism, noting that the early figures validate the high expectations set for the sequel and hint at a strong run ahead.
Industry analysts attribute the brisk performance to Ajay Devgn’s star power, the film’s aggressive marketing, and positive word‑of‑mouth from early viewers. The movie, directed by Jeethu Joseph, continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a role that has resonated with audiences since the original 2015 hit.
Box‑office trackers project that "Drishyam 3" could sustain its momentum over the weekend, potentially challenging other big releases for the top spot in the domestic market. The film’s success also underscores the growing appetite for well‑crafted thrillers in the Indian cinema landscape.
The film’s distributors have confirmed that the Rs 46 crore figure reflects net earnings after taxes, indicating a robust gross collection that could push the total well beyond the Rs 100 crore mark within the first few days.
Stakeholders from the production house expressed optimism, noting that the early figures validate the high expectations set for the sequel and hint at a strong run ahead.