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Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam Leads Mohanlal’s Opening-Day Race
Two movies from the Drishyam series opened in the same year.
One was a Malayalam movie starring Mohanlal, and the other was a Hindi movie starring Ajay Devgn.
The Malayalam movie earned ₹18.37 crore in India on its first day.
The Hindi movie earned ₹66.75 crore net in India by 11 p.m.
on its first day.
This means Ajay Devgn’s movie earned more at the domestic box office.
The Hindi movie also had more shows and a slightly higher theatre occupancy.
Its India gross was reported at ₹80.10 crore, with another ₹15 crore coming from overseas.
These numbers could change after the remaining night shows were counted.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion collected ₹66.75 crore net in India on day one as of 11 p.m.
Mohanlal’s Malayalam film Drishyam 3 earned ₹18.37 crore from 5,506 shows on its opening day.
Drishyam: The Conclusion recorded about 59.0% average theatre occupancy, compared with Drishyam 3’s 51.3%.
The Hindi film had 15,735 shows and reached ₹80.10 crore in India gross, while its overseas gross stood at ₹15 crore.
The Hindi film’s figures were still subject to change after night shows, but it was already far ahead of Drishyam 3.
- Who
- Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion and Mohanlal’s Malayalam film Drishyam 3.
- What
- Drishyam: The Conclusion earned more than Drishyam 3 on their opening days in India.
- Where
- At the Indian domestic box office, with additional overseas collections reported for the Hindi film.
- When
- Drishyam 3 opened on 21 May 2026; Drishyam: The Conclusion’s figures were reported for Friday as of 11 p.m.
- Why
- The Hindi film had more shows and screens, which contributed to its higher ticket sales.
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
Opening-day earnings
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3 earned ₹18.37 crore net in India on its first day.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
Drishyam: The Conclusion earned ₹66.75 crore net in India as of 11 p.m., putting it ahead.
Theatrical reach
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3 had 5,506 shows and recorded 51.3% average occupancy.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
Drishyam: The Conclusion had 15,735 shows and about 59.0% average occupancy.
Status of reported figures
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3
The Malayalam film’s reported opening-day collection was ₹18.37 crore.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
The Hindi film’s figures were real-time estimates and could rise after night shows.
Key facts
- Drishyam 3 day-one India net
- ₹18.37 crore
- Drishyam: The Conclusion day-one India net
- ₹66.75 crore as of 11 p.m.
- Drishyam 3 shows
- 5,506
- Drishyam: The Conclusion shows
- 15,735
- Drishyam 3 occupancy
- 51.3%
- Drishyam: The Conclusion occupancy
- About 59.0%
- Hindi film worldwide gross
- ₹95.10 crore, including ₹80.10 crore India gross and ₹15 crore overseas gross
Quotes
Taran Adarsh
Film trade analyst and reviewer
“Lives up to the mammoth expectations... This is, without doubt, the BEST FILM in the #Drishyam franchise and also among the BEST FILMS of 2026... SURE-SHOT BLOCKBUSTER. #DrishyamTheConclusionReview.”
livemint.com
“The biggest high point is the #AjayDevgn - #JaideepAhlawat face-off in the first half... Simply MARVELLOUS… Deserves a standing ovation!”
livemint.com
Sources
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