Drishyam 3 Crosses ₹276 Crore Worldwide as Vijay Salgaonkar's Masterplan Wins Overseas Markets
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Solidifying its status as an unstoppable cinematic juggernaut, Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated suspense thriller Drishyam 3 has set global box office registers ringing, amassing a staggering ₹61 crore overseas opening weekend and propelling its three-day worldwide gross beyond ₹276 crore. Directed by Abhishek Pathak and co-starring powerhouse performers Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat, the third chapter of the iconic franchise arrived in theaters on Friday, October 2, 2026, following a four-year hiatus. Captivating audiences with its intricate plot twists and intense psychological cat-and-mouse games, the film capitalized heavily on the Sunday holiday, raking in over ₹20 crore in international territories alone in a single day to emerge as the second-highest opening weekend Hindi grosser of the year, trailing only Dhurandhar 2.
Global Influx of Numbers: Country-Wise Breakdown of Drishyam 3's Overseas Haul
Official box office figures curated by trade analyst Taran Adarsh reveal exceptional performance across traditional diaspora hubs:
United States & Canada: Driving the bulk of foreign revenues, North America recorded an impressive ₹7.77 crore ($930K+) across its initial 48-hour release window, drawing packed auditorium crowds.
Australia: The suspense drama witnessed unprecedented traction down under, posting a massive ₹4.61 crore (A$820K+) in ticket sales.
United Kingdom: Strong occupancy across multiplex chains saw the UK market contribute a robust ₹3.90 crore (£370K+) by Saturday evening.
New Zealand & Germany: Expanding beyond core circuits, the film collected ₹91.18 lakh in New Zealand and netted an encouraging ₹29.17 lakh across European theaters in Germany.
The Sunday Wave: Single-Day Foreign Earnings Top ₹20 Crore
Trade portal SacNilk reported substantial growth in Sunday collections driven by family crowds and thriller enthusiasts:
Massive Sunday Surge: International circuits registered unprecedented jumps on Sunday, with overseas box office receipts surpassing ₹20 crore in a single 24-hour cycle, outperforming previous records set by the franchise.
Opening Weekend Milestone: The foreign haul of ₹61 crore over the opening three days cements the franchise's global appeal, turning Vijay Salgaonkar’s tactical moves into a major international attraction.
Audience Reception: Strong word-of-mouth regarding Ajay Devgn’s commanding screen presence and Jaideep Ahlawat’s dynamic entry has sustained high occupancy rates across premium formats and evening showtimes.
Record-Breaking Worldwide Tally: Second Biggest Opening of the Year at ₹276 Crore
With domestic and international collections combined, the suspense drama is setting new theatrical benchmarks:
Surpassing the ₹276 Crore Benchmark: Within just 72 hours of hitting screens worldwide, Drishyam 3 crossed the monumental ₹276 crore global milestone, reflecting exceptional momentum across both metro multiplexes and mass belts.
Second Highest Grosser Behind Dhurandhar 2: The bumper opening weekend cements the film as the second-biggest Hindi opening weekend grosser of 2026, placing it in an elite commercial bracket alongside mega-budget tentpoles.
Sustained Box Office Trajectory: With strong weekday advance bookings and glowing critical notices for Abhishek Pathak's execution, trade trackers forecast that the film will comfortably cross the ₹350 crore threshold in global receipts within its opening week.
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