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Day 18: 'Drishyam 3' Logs 1.5 Crore Footfalls, Nears 'Border 2' Record
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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On its 18th day of release, the Malayalam thriller 'Drishyam 3' recorded 1.5 crore footfalls, narrowing the gap with the box‑office benchmark set by 'Border 2'.
The Malayalam film 'Drishyam 3' marked its 18th day in theatres with a cumulative footfall of 1.5 crore, according to data released by industry trackers. This milestone brings the sequel closer to overtaking the box‑office benchmark set by the 2022 hit 'Border 2', which remains the highest‑grossing Malayalam release in terms of admissions.
The film, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, has maintained a steady audience flow since its opening, with weekend spikes and consistent weekday attendance. Trade analysts note that the sustained footfall indicates strong word‑of‑mouth promotion and a loyal fan base for the franchise.
While exact revenue figures have not been disclosed, the footfall count suggests that 'Drishyam 3' is on track to challenge the long‑standing record, a development that could reshape the hierarchy of Malayalam cinema's commercial successes.
The performance also underscores the growing appetite for regional thrillers in the Indian market, as audiences continue to support home‑grown content alongside mainstream Bollywood releases.
Industry observers will monitor the next few days closely, as the film aims to convert its footfall advantage into a definitive box‑office triumph over 'Border 2'.
The film, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, has maintained a steady audience flow since its opening, with weekend spikes and consistent weekday attendance. Trade analysts note that the sustained footfall indicates strong word‑of‑mouth promotion and a loyal fan base for the franchise.
While exact revenue figures have not been disclosed, the footfall count suggests that 'Drishyam 3' is on track to challenge the long‑standing record, a development that could reshape the hierarchy of Malayalam cinema's commercial successes.
The performance also underscores the growing appetite for regional thrillers in the Indian market, as audiences continue to support home‑grown content alongside mainstream Bollywood releases.
Industry observers will monitor the next few days closely, as the film aims to convert its footfall advantage into a definitive box‑office triumph over 'Border 2'.