The long‑awaited return of the Drishyam saga lands on a Friday that doubles as a national holiday, giving the film a head start that most releases can only envy. The buzz is already tangible—advance bookings have piled up to ₹10 crore, a figure that speaks volumes to the franchise’s magnetism.
At its core, Drishyam 3 keeps the familiar faces: Devgn, Shriya Saran and Tabu return to the screen, while Jaideep Ahlawat steps in as SP Rajveer Singh Tomar, a new antagonist who promises fresh tension. The story isn’t a straight remake; it spins a new yarn that still feels like a natural extension of the original Malayalam narrative.
Trade analysts Ramesh Bala and Sumit Kadel are already forecasting a sizeable splash. Bala notes that advance bookings for national chains have already crossed the 2.5‑3 lakh ticket mark, surpassing Devgn’s own earlier record in Singham Again. Kadel ramps it up, suggesting that the film could easily eclipse that tally.
When the weekend rolls in, the projections soar to ₹140‑170 crore nett. The extended holiday window—Friday, Saturday, Sunday—creates a perfect storm for earnings. Still, the verdict will hinge on word‑of‑mouth and whether the screenplay can stand out from the original while keeping audiences hooked.
All eyes will be on how the film balances nostalgia with novelty. If the audience loves the new layers, Drishyam 3 could not only set a new opening record but also cement its place as a benchmark for franchise continuations in Bollywood.