Box Office Juggernaut: 'Drishyam 3' Nears Rs 400 Crore Worldwide in Opening Week

The Indian box office is witnessing an extraordinary wave of cinematic success, led by the unstoppable momentum of 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion'. Released on October 2, 2026, alongside major Hollywood titles like Verity and Digger, the thriller has dominated ticket counters nationwide. As the film wraps up its first week in theaters, it stands firmly on the verge of crossing the coveted Rs 400 crore milestone globally, while concurrent releases like Hanuman Ansh and the animated favorite Doraemon continue to draw steady family audiences.

'Drishyam 3' Box Office Day 7: Inching Closer to Rs 400 Crore Worldwide

Directed by Abhishek Pathak and starring an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Prakash Raj, the third and final installment of the beloved franchise has exceeded all expectations:

• Day 7 Collections: According to box office tracker Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 raked in an impressive Rs 13 crore on its seventh day across 15,758 shows in India.

• Domestic and Global Totals: The film's total domestic net collection has surged to Rs 245.50 crore, while its explosive worldwide gross collection has skyrocketed to Rs 383.60 crore, putting the Rs 400 crore global club well within reach.

'Hanuman Ansh' Maintains Strong Hold Ahead of Telugu Release

The biographical drama Hanuman Ansh—directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, presented by Hombale Films, and based on the profound life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba—continues its remarkable theatrical journey:

• Thursday Earnings: On Thursday, October 8, the film pulled in Rs 75 lakh across 1,579 shows across India.

• Overall Numbers: This pushed its total domestic net collection to an outstanding Rs 327 crore, with worldwide gross earnings touching Rs 427.43 crore.

• Expanding Horizons: Building on its pan-India success, the film's dubbed Telugu version is set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 9, promising another surge in box office numbers.

'Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil' Enjoys Steady Family Turnout

Animated adventures are also holding their ground firmly against major live-action competition:

• Box Office Run: Released alongside major blockbusters on October 2, Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil opened strongly with Rs 1.95 crore, peaking at Rs 3 crore on Day 3 before witnessing a natural weekday dip.

• Thursday Numbers: On Thursday, the animated feature added Rs 92 lakh across 1,228 shows, bringing its cumulative domestic net collection to Rs 12.15 crore.