Ajay Devgn’s suspense thriller “Drishyam 3” continues to be a box office sensation. Upon its theatrical release, the film has kept audiences on the edge of their seats and is setting new records for its rapid earnings. Huge crowds have been thronging theatres since day one, leading to new twists in the film’s box office.
On the tenth day of its release, the film surpassed the mesmerising ₹300 crore mark at the domestic box office. With this impressive performance, it has been included in the list of the biggest hits of 2026.
According to preliminary data from the trade website SacNilk, after a strong second weekend, the film’s earnings declined significantly on the 11th day. On the 11th day, the film grossed approximately ₹6.25 crore nationwide, marking its lowest weekend collection since its release.
With this latest figure, the film’s total domestic collection has reached ₹315.25 crore (approximately $1.1 billion). It’s normal for a film’s earnings to dip slightly during the weekend. On the 11th day, the film aired 13,594 shows nationwide.
The Weekend Showed a Real Box Office Hit
The film benefited significantly in its second weekend, with large crowds flocking to theatres. After collecting ₹14.50 crore (approximately $1.4 billion) on the 8th day, Saturday saw a significant jump in earnings, taking the collection to ₹26.50 crore (approximately $2.6 billion).
On Sunday, the tenth day, the film added ₹22.50 crore (approximately $2.5 billion) with 14,872 shows. Although Sunday’s earnings were down by approximately 26% compared to Saturday’s, the film surprised everyone by making a strong entry into the ₹300 crore club within ten days.
Breaking ‘Tanhaji’, Ajay Devgn Sets Biggest Record
With this impressive box-office performance, Ajay Devgn has surpassed his previous record. ‘Drishyam 3’ has surpassed the total earnings of his previous blockbuster, ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior,’ and now holds the title of the highest-grossing film of Ajay Devgn’s entire film career. It also became Ajay Devgn’s first film to gross over ₹300 crore at the domestic box office. Trade pundits are now eagerly awaiting this crime thriller to break new records in the coming days.
A stellar star cast and a stellar ensemble
Under the masterful direction of director Abhishek Pathak, ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ boasts a tightly crafted story. Ajay Devgn returns to his iconic character, Vijay Salgaonkar, and the film is receiving widespread praise. Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shriya Saran also star in lead roles. Veteran actors Prakash Raj and Saurabh Shukla also bring the story to life with their special cameos. The actors’ excellent chemistry and powerful dialogues elevate the film’s thrill and suspense to a new level.
A Journey to the Final Chapter of the Franchise
Produced under the banners of Star Studio 18 and Panorama Studios, this film is the final chapter of the renowned suspense-thriller franchise. The film was released widely in theatres nationwide on October 2, 2026. The film’s gripping screenplay was written by director Abhishek Pathak himself, along with Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parvez Sheikh. The suspenseful storyline, delivered to the screen, kept audiences captivated until the climax. This is why, despite the decline in box office collections, the film’s popularity remains strong in theatres.
