Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has begun its theatrical journey with strong advance booking numbers and a promising opening on Day 1. The Ajay Devgn-led film brings back Vijay Salgaonkar for what has been presented as the final chapter of the Drishyam franchise.

Released on Friday, October 2, 2026, the film entered cinemas amid considerable audience interest, with advance ticket sales showing strong demand ahead of its release.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 had collected ₹2.85 crore net from 1,210 shows at 32% occupancy during the early tracking period on Day 1. Its India gross collection at that point stood at ₹3.36 crore.

Drishyam 3 Day 1 Advance Booking

The film recorded its strongest advance booking for the opening day.

Across the seven days currently available for advance booking, Drishyam 3 generated ₹60.17 crore gross in India, including blocked seats. After excluding blocked seats, the figure stood at ₹49.29 crore.

Around 18.02 lakh tickets had been sold across 51,570 shows.

Day 1 contributed the largest portion of the film's advance bookings, indicating strong pre-release demand for the Ajay Devgn starrer.

Drishyam 3 Day 1 Advance Collection

For Friday, October 2, Drishyam 3 recorded ₹31.65 crore in gross advance bookings, including blocked seats.

Without blocked seats, the Day 1 advance booking collection stood at ₹27.92 crore.

The film had sold approximately 8.82 lakh tickets across 16,125 shows, with advance occupancy recorded at 25%.

The figures make the opening day the strongest contributor to the film's advance ticket sales so far.

Drishyam 3 Advance Booking for Upcoming Days

The film has also recorded advance bookings for the days following its release.

The current figures are:

The film's October 1 premiere recorded ₹3.18 lakh from 84 shows before bookings closed.

For Wednesday, October 7, 52,606 tickets had been sold across 1,898 shows, with advance occupancy at 12%.

Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar

After the success of the first two films, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion brings back Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar.

The character returns for the third and final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film's theatrical release.

The film's advance booking numbers indicate that audiences have shown considerable interest ahead of its opening.

Drishyam 3 Cast

Alongside Ajay Devgn, the film features several returning and prominent actors in key roles.

The cast includes:

The combination of the returning cast and the final-chapter positioning has contributed to the attention surrounding the film.

Who Directed Drishyam 3?

Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has been directed by Abhishek Pathak.

The film has been written by Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh.

The producers include Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.

The film has been presented by Star Studio18.

Drishyam 3 Receives Positive Early Reactions

The film has received positive early reactions from critics and media.

Early responses have highlighted the film's performances, suspense and climax, adding to the interest around its theatrical run.

With the movie positioned as the concluding chapter of the franchise, the response from audiences over the opening days will be important for its overall box-office performance.

Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection: What the Early Numbers Show

The early Day 1 figures indicate that Drishyam 3 has started its theatrical run with audience interest already reflected in advance sales.

The film's ₹31.65 crore gross Day 1 advance booking, including blocked seats, accounts for a significant portion of its overall advance sales across the currently open booking period.

At the same time, the early morning box-office figure of ₹2.85 crore net represents tracking from the shows reported at that stage and should not be treated as the final Day 1 collection.

The final Day 1 box-office figure will provide a clearer picture of how the film performs throughout its first day in cinemas.

(With inputs from agencies )