Ajay Devgn's crime thriller "Drishyam 3" has opened to a historic response at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹56.04 crore net in India on its first day, the biggest opening of Devgn's career. The film, released on October 2, 2026, was among the year's most anticipated releases, and strong advance bookings pointed to this result.
Sacnilk's data shows the film's net India collection at ₹56.04 crore and gross India collection at ₹66.13 crore. The earnings came from 13,749 shows at 57% occupancy. These are early estimates and may be revised when final figures arrive, with the report suggesting the total could potentially touch ₹60 crore.
Beating Devgn's Own Records
The previous best opening in Devgn's career was Singham Again, which began at ₹43.70 crore. Singham Returns opened at ₹32.09 crore. "Drishyam 3" has cleared both, which is notable because it is a suspense thriller rather than a big-scale action franchise film.
Why This Opening Matters
Thrillers built on plot twists usually depend on word of mouth, so an opening of this size shows the strength of the franchise's brand. Audiences already know the central mystery of the series, yet the pull of Vijay Salgaonkar's story remains strong. The film's title, "Drishyam: The Conclusion," suggests the story may be reaching its end, which likely added to the urgency to watch it on release day.
About the Film
"Drishyam: The Conclusion" is written, produced and directed by Abhishek Pathak and continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn. Unlike earlier films, its story is original and is not connected to Mohanlal's Malayalam "Drishyam 3." The cast includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrinal Jadhav. The film has received positive responses from critics and audiences, according to the report.
What Comes Next
The weekend will show whether the opening translates into sustained earnings. It also arrives while Hanuman Ansh is still running strongly, so the coming days will reveal how the two films share screens and audiences.