Drishyam 3 Crosses ₹276 Cr Worldwide; Rakes In ₹61 Cr Overseas
Ajay Devgn’s highly anticipated suspense thriller "Drishyam 3" has unleashed a commercial storm across international and domestic theatrical markets, continuing the massive legacy of the Vijay Salgaonkar franchise. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the third installment reunited Ajay Devgn and Tabu after a four-year hiatus, delivering an unprecedented opening weekend performance. Bolstered by massive Sunday occupancy, the film collected over ₹20 crore on day three alone in single-day revenues according to box office tracker SacNilk, propelling the film's total worldwide gross past the monumental ₹276 crore benchmark in just 72 hours. This historic trajectory positions "Drishyam 3" as the second highest Hindi opening weekend grosser of the year, trailing only behind "Dhurandhar 2."
Overseas Influx: Vijay Salgaonkar's Masterclass Pulls in ₹61 Crore Across International Circuits
The suspense drama demonstrated exceptional audience pull outside India, amassing a staggering ₹61 crore across key international territories over its opening weekend. Leading overseas theatrical hubs witnessed sold-out shows across North America, Australasia, and Europe as diaspora crowds flocked to witness the conclusion of Salgaonkar’s cat-and-mouse saga. Official tracking data shared by veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirms significant contributions across overseas centers by the close of the film's second day: the combined United States and Canada circuit led international collections with a massive ₹7.77 crore, followed by Australia pulling in ₹4.61 crore, the United Kingdom delivering ₹3.90 crore, New Zealand adding ₹91.18 lakh, and Germany contributing ₹29.17 lakh, reflecting broad-based commercial appeal across global distribution circuits.
Critical Acclaim and Star Power: Abhishek Pathak’s Edge-of-the-Seat Direction Delivers Big
Trade experts attribute the overwhelming commercial resonance of "Drishyam 3" to tight screenwriting, Abhishek Pathak's gripping pacing, and high-voltage screen confrontation between Ajay Devgn and Tabu, further elevated by key character additions like Jaideep Ahlawat. Unlike traditional action spectacles, the franchise's reliance on intellectual thrill, realistic family drama, and unexpected plot twists has ensured immense repeat value and positive word-of-mouth among global moviegoers. With minimal competition in international theaters over the coming weeks, film trade analysts project that "Drishyam 3" will maintain exceptional box office legs, poised to set lifetime benchmark milestones for the suspense-thriller genre across global markets.
