If there was any doubt about Mohanlal’s pull, or the magic of Drishyam franchise, the numbers have now put it to rest. Drishyam 3 has stormed past the ₹225 crore mark at the worldwide box office in just two weeks since its release.
Yes, you read that right. Two weeks. ₹225 crore.
A Hat-Trick of Hits
It’s not just another milestone for the movie. It’s history in the making. Drishyam 3 is now officially Mohanlal’s third film to cross the ₹225 crore club worldwide. The other two? The previous installments of the same franchise— Drishyam and Drishyam 2. And talk about a clean sweep.
The film was well received and had a lot of hype. If Drishyam 3 has to deal with the pressure of carrying one of the most popular suspense-thriller series in Indian cinema, it has done so at once and has met audiences’ expectations. And fans who walked into theatres wondering if Georgekutty would surprise them were ecstatic again.
What's Working for Drishyam 3? The answer is simple: Everything. Mohanlal’s performance as the quietly shy but cunning family man is the core of the film. The tight screenplay, with twists that are earned as opposed to forced, has kept us invested. And that trademark Drishyam tension, the quiet dread, the clever maneuvering is alive and well.
The international market has also contributed greatly to this haul. Malayali audiences in the Gulf, Europe and North America have come in large numbers, treating the film almost like a festival release.
What comes next? Drishyam 3 is on track to break some of the lifetime records of the biggest Malayalam movies in history. The 300 crore mark is now very real. For Mohanlal, it’s just one more reminder that he is still the undisputed king of Malayalam cinema. For the audience, it’s affirmation that a good story without the unnecessary, just heart and brains will always win.
