According to data available on BookMyShow, multiple shows scheduled for tomorrow in Delhi-NCR are filling fast. Bengaluru is witnessing a similar trend, with several shows for the release date already marked as fast filling. The buzz, however, appears comparatively subdued in cities such as Mumbai and Kolkata, while Chennai is showing some signs of promise.

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According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has sold over 11 lakh tickets across 36,000 shows, with an occupancy of 13%. Of these, 85 shows are completely sold out.

According to Bollywood Hungama, the film had sold over 1 lakh tickets across PVR INOX and Cinepolis by Tuesday afternoon.

Drishyam 3 likely to become biggest opener in Ajay Devgn’s career

The first Drishyam opened at Rs 5.85 crore on its release day and went on to earn Rs 37.95 crore in its first weekend — a figure that the third instalment has already surpassed through advance bookings.

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Meanwhile, Drishyam 2 opened at Rs 15.38 crore in 2022 and earned Rs 104.66 crore in its first week. The first two films have collectively earned Rs 453 crore worldwide. It remains to be seen whether the third instalment can surpass that combined figure.

According to trade experts, Drishyam: The Conclusion could cross the Rs 50 crore mark on its opening day, helped by the Gandhi Jayanti holiday.

Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel believes the film could become Ajay Devgn’s first Rs 500 crore grosser. “On Day 1, the film might earn between Rs 45 crore to Rs 55 crore. It will mostly depend on how it performs in East India, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in single-screen theatres. The first weekend might easily cross Rs 150 crore,” he said.

Several others have also suggested that the film could become Ajay Devgn’s biggest opener. Currently, Singham Again holds that record, opening at Rs 52.20 crore gross, while its net collection stood at Rs 43.50 crore.

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Drishyam 3 to have widest overseas release; biggest one for Ajay Devgn

Film trade analyst Girish Johar also pointed to the strong buzz surrounding Drishyam: The Conclusion, predicting an opening in the range of Rs 35 crore to Rs 40 crore.

“The buzz overseas has been great too. In fact, extraordinary,” Johar said, adding, “It is one of the widest overseas releases, with more than 1,300 screens across 60 countries. It is the biggest one for Ajay Devgn.”

Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film so far is Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again (2024). The film earned Rs 372.41 crore against a reported budget of Rs 325 crore, finishing only marginally above its reported breakeven point.

‘Happy days at the box office’

Meanwhile, several filmmakers, including Sanjay Gupta, have expressed excitement over the recent theatrical run of films such as Hanuman Ansh, Awarapan 2, Mirzapur, Vvaan and now Drishyam: The Conclusion. Gupta wrote on X, “Much needed happy days at the box office.”

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The theatrical business has been relatively strong, with increased footfall reported following the release of several films in recent weeks.

Drishyam: The Conclusion is set to enjoy a largely solo run until October 16, when Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam and Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli are scheduled to hit the big screen.

The release of Drishyam: The Conclusion will also take away shows from films such as Mirzapur, Hanuman Ansh and Vvaan, which are currently running in theatres.

The film generated considerable buzz after Akshaye Khanna exited the project, reportedly over creative differences and fee-related demands. In the latest instalment, Jaideep Ahlawat has stepped in, not to replace Khanna’s character, but to play a different role as the franchise heads towards its conclusion.