Drishyam 3 Crosses 328 Crore Net in India Holding Spot as Year Second Biggest Hindi Hit
Actor Ajay Devgn has delivered another massive theatrical hit as the thrilling family mystery Drishyam 3 continues to draw steady crowds into cinema halls. The film officially crossed the 328 crore rupee net milestone in the domestic market, proving that moviegoers remain deeply invested in the tense life of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family. With this latest achievement, the suspense drama firmly secures its place as the second biggest Hindi blockbuster of the year, trailing only the massive action spectacle Dhurandhar 2.
The gripping franchise has maintained a loyal fan following for more than a decade, captivating viewers with its intelligent storyline rather than loud explosions or high-budget visual tricks. In this final chapter, audiences watched the police department mount an intense legal and forensic investigation to break the family's alibi once and for all. The promise of witnessing the ultimate conclusion to the iconic murder investigation turned the movie into an essential theatrical event for millions of families across the country.
The film added 5.25 crore rupees to its domestic tally on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. While that daily collection marked a 38% drop compared to the previous day's performance, the mid-week earning was enough to push the total domestic net business to 328.75 crore rupees. When calculating gross box office receipts including local entertainment taxes, the domestic total has crossed 390 crore rupees, while international markets have pushed the worldwide gross past the 500 crore rupee benchmark.
Reaching this milestone gives Ajay Devgn one of the most profitable chapters of his career. The project comfortably surpassed the lifetime earnings of its predecessor, Drishyam 2, which collected around 240 crore rupees domestically during its entire theatrical run. The third installment managed to beat that figure within its very first nine days of release, driven by an exceptional opening week that collected over 245 crore rupees across national multiplexes and single-screen venues.
The theatrical landscape, however, is preparing for a dramatic change in screen allocation. The arrival of fresh festival releases, particularly the massive pan-India action sequel Jailer 2, is set to take over a large portion of prime multiplex screens and evening showtimes. Industry analysts expect the crime thriller to lose nearly half its operational screens heading into its third weekend, meaning weekday business will face stronger competition from new titles entering the market.
Despite the incoming competition, trade analysts describe the film's theatrical journey as a resounding success for the film industry. In a year where big-budget action spectacles often struggled to recover their production budgets, a story-driven thriller relying on smart dialogue, courtroom tension, and strong acting performances managed to dominate the box office for nearly two straight weeks. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the movie also features powerhouse performances from Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor.
The movie now holds a comfortable lead over other major releases of the year, holding firm behind the record-setting run of Dhurandhar 2. With the upcoming weekend expected to bring families back to neighborhood theatres for evening shows, trade experts predict the film could add another 15 to 20 crore rupees before finishing its theatrical run, capping off one of Indian cinema's most beloved suspense sagas on a glorious high note.