Mumbai, October 2: Drishyam The Conclusion has opened to a thunderous start at the Indian box office and early reactions on X suggest the finale has largely won over the franchise’s fans. Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in the third and final Hindi chapter releasing on the Gandhi Jayanti holiday. Check out Drishyam 3 box office collection in detail.
The combination of a public holiday and strong pre-release buzz appears to be paying off at ticket counters within hours of release.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Opening Day Numbers
Morning shows across India recorded occupancy between 60 and 65 percent, with some tier-2 and tier-3 cities running even fuller than the metros. By mid-afternoon the film’s net collection had already touched Rs 33 crore.
That pace puts Drishyam 3 ahead of two of the year’s other big openers at the same point in their runs. Border 2 had managed Rs 30 crore and Mirzapur The Movie Rs 25 crore by the equivalent afternoon mark.
Trade watchers now expect the full day to land somewhere between Rs 50 crore and Rs 60 crore net aided heavily by the holiday crowd. We’ll update this figure once the final overnight numbers come in.
What X Is Saying About Drishyam 3
Reactions on X have skewed largely positive since the film’s release this morning. Several users have handed out four and five-star ratings with more than one calling it a fitting end to the trilogy.
A recurring theme across posts is the comparison with the original Malayalam version led by Mohanlal.
Some reviewers argue this Hindi version improves the story while others call it Devgn’s strongest performance as Vijay Salgaonkar yet.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s Entry Gets the Loudest Praise
The film’s newest addition, Jaideep Ahlawat, appears to be the standout talking point online. Multiple posts single out his confrontation scenes opposite Devgn as the film’s most intense stretch.
Viewers have described his character as bringing a cold, calculating presence that raises the stakes considerably for Vijay. Meanwhile, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta and Prakash Raj have also drawn appreciation in supporting roles, though Ahlawat’s face-off with Devgn remains the most discussed moment.
How Drishyam 3 Differs From the Malayalam Original
Earlier Hindi installments followed the Malayalam plot closely. However, director Abhishek Pathak has reportedly taken a completely different route this time.
Reviewers note the Hindi version changes the story enough to genuinely surprise audiences familiar with the Malayalam film’s ending.
That shift appears to be working in the film’s favour, giving longtime followers of the franchise a reason to watch even after seeing the original.
About Drishyam The Conclusion
Abhishek Pathak directs the film, which marks the third and reportedly final Hindi chapter in the Drishyam franchise. Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta and Rajat Kapoor return from earlier films, joined by Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj as new additions.
The franchise has been a reliable performer at the Indian box office, with the second film crossing Rs 300 crore worldwide in its run. Expectations for this closing chapter were high well before release.
Drishyam 3’s opening day numbers and its warm reception on X suggest the franchise is ending on a high note. Have you watched it yet, and does Jaideep Ahlawat’s entry live up to the buzz? Tell us in the comments below.
Note: Box office figures are early trade estimates and may change as the day’s final numbers are confirmed.
Drishyam 3 still | Photo Credit: Panorama Studios
