Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, the final chapter of Ajay Devgn’s Hindi thriller franchise, has grossed an estimated ₹574.65 crore worldwide, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. The film, released on October 2, 2026, is in the final phase of its theatrical run after completing four weeks in cinemas.
The third instalment, directed by Abhishek Pathak, has collected ₹369.95 crore nett in India and ₹443.15 crore gross domestically. Overseas markets have contributed ₹131.50 crore in gross collections.
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A Record Opening for Ajay Devgn
The film opened on Gandhi Jayanti with ₹66.75 crore nett in India across 15,759 shows. Its India gross on day one was ₹80.10 crore, while overseas markets added ₹15 crore, taking the worldwide opening to ₹95.10 crore. This marked the biggest opening day of Ajay Devgn’s career, surpassing the ₹43.70 crore opening of Singham Again.
The opening was also the third biggest in Hindi cinema history. The film recorded 67.08 per cent overall occupancy for its Hindi 2D shows, with night shows reaching 76.46 per cent.
Week-by-Week Performance
Drishyam 3 earned ₹245.50 crore nett in its first week, with an India gross of ₹294.60 crore. The second week added ₹87.50 crore nett, pushing the India nett total to ₹333 crore. The third week contributed ₹28.85 crore, taking the nett collection to ₹361.85 crore.
In the fourth week, daily earnings ranged between ₹80 lakh and ₹3 crore. The film added over ₹11 crore during the week, bringing the total India nett to approximately ₹373.4 crore by day 28. Trade estimates project a final domestic nett total between ₹365 crore and ₹370 crore.
Overseas, the film collected ₹89 crore in the first week and ₹119.25 crore by the end of week two. By day 26, the overseas gross stood at ₹131.75 crore.
Budget and Commercial Verdict
The film was produced on a reported budget of ₹110 crore. Against a domestic nett collection of ₹373.4 crore, the production has achieved a return on investment of 239.45 per cent, according to Zoom TV. Trade analysts have classified Drishyam 3 as a super hit.
The film also became the highest-grossing release of Ajay Devgn’s career, overtaking Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which had collected ₹279.59 crore nett in India. It is the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 so far, behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Audience and Critical Response
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film 4.5 stars and called it the best film in the franchise. He praised the writing, courtroom sequences and the face-off between Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat. On BookMyShow, the film holds a rating of 8.8 out of 10 from over 125,000 votes.
Mohanlal, who headlined the original Malayalam franchise, shared a message on the film’s release. He said, ‘I watched Drishyam: The Conclusion, and I am truly impressed with the way they have brought this much-loved journey to a befitting end. Congratulations to Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ajay Devgn, and the entire cast and crew on a job so well done.’
Records and Milestones
Drishyam 3 crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide in four days and the ₹500 crore mark in 11 days, becoming Ajay Devgn’s first film to achieve the latter milestone. It recorded the highest single-day collection of his career on day one with ₹62 crore nett, according to The Week.
Overseas, the film opened with $6.5 million over its first weekend, the second-biggest overseas opening weekend for a Bollywood film in 2026. It ranked number one in the UAE and number two in Canada over the opening weekend.
As of October 31, 2026, Drishyam 3 remains in a limited number of theatres. The film’s digital streaming partner has not been officially announced.