Drishyam 3 Dominates With ₹66.75 Cr Opening; Check How Verity, Digger
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The high-stakes Gandhi Jayanti theatrical weekend triggered an intense box-office clash on Friday, October 2, 2026, as multiple diverse titles—spanning Bollywood thrillers, Hollywood imports, and regional actioners—battled for audience footfalls. Leading the theatrical charge with absolute authority, Ajay Devgn’s investigative suspense sequel Drishyam 3 shattered box-office expectations, hauling in an astonishing ₹66.75 crore net across the domestic circuit on its opening day. While the Abhishek Pathak directorial dominated multiplex chains and single screens nationwide, international Hollywood titles like the psychological thriller Verity and Tom Cruise’s Digger, alongside Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma, fought for screen space and specific audience demographics.
Drishyam 3 Shatters Franchise Benchmarks: Crosses ₹66 Crore Net on Opening Day
According to official trade data from tracker Sacnilk, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion converted immense pre-release anticipation into historic domestic collections:
Record-Breaking Franchise Trajectory: The third chapter collected ₹66.75 crore net in India on Day 1, completely dwarfing the opening day benchmarks established by its predecessors.
Massive Growth Over Earlier Installments: The original Drishyam (2015) opened to ₹5.85 crore on its first day, whereas Drishyam 2 (2022) minted ₹15.38 crore, showcasing how audience equity around Vijay Salgaonkar's legal battle has expanded exponentially over the decade.
Ensemble Cast Face-Off: Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the final chapter reunites Devgn with Tabu and Shriya Saran, bolstered by formidable franchise newcomers Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.
Hollywood Offerings in India: 'Verity' Secures Urban Viewers, Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Pulls ₹69 Cr Globally
Hollywood provided strong counter-programming on the national holiday with adaptations and major star vehicles:
Colleen Hoover's Verity (₹1.89 Crore Net in India): The psychological thriller directed by Michael Showalter, starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett, registered an opening day net collection of ₹1.89 crore in India, drawing urban readers and book-to-screen adaptation enthusiasts across tier-1 metro cities.
Tom Cruise's Digger (₹62 Lakh India Net / ₹69 Crore Worldwide): The action spectacle Digger opened across 579 shows in India, earning ₹62 lakh net against limited show allocations dominated by Drishyam 3.
Global Momentum for Digger: Despite modest domestic theatrical numbers in India, Digger demonstrated robust worldwide theatrical reach, amassing ₹69 crore gross globally on its opening day, buoyed by strong North American and European circuits.
Jason Sanjay's Directorial Debut 'Sigma': Telugu Actioner Opens With ₹2.35 Crore
The regional box office witnessed a high-profile launch with the Telugu action entertainer Sigma:
Solid Opening Numbers: Starring Sundeep Kishan, Sigma netted ₹2.35 crore across India from 1,813 shows on Day 1, resulting in an opening gross domestic total of ₹2.70 crore, according to Sacnilk.
High-Profile Directorial Launch: The film marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, the son of Tamil superstar and political leader C. Joseph Vijay.
Family Support at Chennai Screening: Highlighting the release excitement, Jason Sanjay’s mother, Sangeetha Sornalingam, and his sister, Divya Saasha, were spotted arriving at a premier Chennai cinema hall to watch the opening shows, with videos of their theater visit circulating widely across digital platforms.
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