Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ is recording strong pre-release activity at the ticket counters ahead of its theatrical debut on October 2, 2026. The concluding chapter of the thriller franchise has crossed Rs 18 crore in advance gross bookings, while early trade estimates are projecting an opening day of more than Rs 40 crore net in India. The film’s pre-sales have gathered momentum just days before its release, with several key markets driving the numbers.
‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ crosses Rs 18 crore in advance bookings
According to the latest data reported by Sacnilk, advance bookings for ‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ opened five days before its theatrical release. The film has collected Rs 18.48 crore gross across three tracked show dates, with the figure standing at Rs 12.21 crore excluding block seats.The film has sold approximately 4.77 lakh tickets across 21,281 shows, recording an overall occupancy of around 10 per cent, or 6 per cent when block seats are excluded. So far, 24 shows have been reported as sold out.The strong early response has also led trade observers to project an opening of over Rs 40 crore net. This remains an estimate rather than a confirmed collection figure, with the actual opening-day earnings dependent on final ticket sales and occupancy.
October 2, Friday dominates ‘Drishyam 3’ advance sales
October 2, which marks the film’s opening day, is currently accounting for the largest share of the advance bookings. Friday has contributed Rs 9.72 crore, representing around 53 per cent of the total gross advance collection tracked so far.With the film opening on Gandhi Jayanti, the extended holiday period could further influence its theatrical performance. The remaining tracked show dates account for the balance of the pre-release sales.
Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat lead advance booking numbers for ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’
Among the states, Maharashtra has emerged as the biggest contributor, generating around Rs 5.87 crore and accounting for approximately 32 per cent of the total gross advance collection. Delhi follows with Rs 4.17 crore, while Gujarat has contributed around Rs 1.54 crore. The top 10 states collectively account for roughly 90 per cent of the advance gross reported so far, indicating that the film’s pre-sales are concentrated across its major theatrical markets.At the city level, the National Capital Region (NCR) leads with Rs 4.17 crore, contributing about 23 per cent of the overall gross. Mumbai follows with Rs 3.45 crore, while Pune has recorded around Rs 1.61 crore. The top 10 cities together contribute approximately 70 per cent of the total advance booking figure.
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, ‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ brings Ajay Devgn back as Vijay Salgaonkar, the central character of the franchise. The cast also includes Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film has been positioned as the concluding chapter of the franchise, with Vijay and his family once again facing circumstances linked to the events that have shaped the series.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.