Ajay Devgn has done it again. Drishyam 3: The Conclusion walked into its second weekend like it owned the place, and the box office numbers show the audience is in no mood to let it go. Trade trackers say the thriller pulled in roughly Rs 26.50 crore net in India on its ninth day, Saturday, October 10, pushing its domestic total to an estimated Rs 272 crore net. The coveted Rs 300 crore club is now firmly in sight.
For a franchise that thrives on quiet, calculated storytelling rather than spectacle, this kind of run is remarkable. The Abhishek Pathak directorial has not just survived the crucial second-week test, it has passed it with room to spare, and it is already being counted among the biggest Bollywood hits of 2026.
A second weekend that refused to dip
Saturday collections are the real litmus test for any film. The opening-weekend rush is over, the weekday reality has set in, and what remains is pure word of mouth. On that count, Drishyam 3 delivered. The Rs 26.50 crore figure on day nine, reported by Sacnilk, shows the film holding its ground strongly, with families and repeat viewers turning up in healthy numbers.
Theatres across metros and smaller centres reported solid occupancy through the day, with evening and night shows doing particularly brisk business. That pattern, strong weekend holds after a muscular first week, is the hallmark of a film that people are recommending to each other, not just watching once.
How the journey looks so far
- First week total: approximately Rs 245.50 crore net in India
- Day 9 (Saturday, October 10): approximately Rs 26.50 crore net in India
- Domestic total after nine days: approximately Rs 272 crore net
- Next milestone: the Rs 300 crore net mark in India
Those are not just big numbers, they are the kind of numbers that reset expectations for what a mid-scale thriller franchise can do at the box office. Drishyam 3 did not arrive with the pre-release frenzy of a star-driven action extravaganza. It arrived with trust: three films of goodwill built on tight writing and Ajay Devgn’s stone-cold screen presence.
What is working for the film
The Drishyam formula has always been deceptively simple. Take an ordinary family man, corner him with an extraordinary situation, and watch him outthink everyone in the room. The third chapter leans into that legacy while raising the stakes, and audiences who grew up on the first two films have shown up in force.
Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar remains one of Hindi cinema’s most loved characters, and Tabu’s return to the franchise has given the film an additional emotional edge. Their face-offs are being discussed as some of the best scenes in the series. Add to that the franchise’s famous twist-driven endings, and you have a film that practically demands to be watched in a packed theatre, where every gasp is contagious.
The road to Rs 300 crore
With Rs 272 crore net already in the bag after nine days, the Rs 300 crore milestone is no longer a question of if, but when. Sunday’s day-ten collections will take the film closer still, and a normal weekday hold through the coming week should complete the job comfortably.
Crossing Rs 300 crore would place Drishyam 3 in truly elite company among 2026’s Bollywood releases, and it would underline something the industry has known for a while: content is still king, but a trusted franchise with content is an even safer bet. The makers have already crossed major worldwide milestones, and the domestic run now has a clear, glittering target.
FAQs
How much has Drishyam 3 collected at the box office so far?
The film has collected an estimated Rs 272 crore net in India after nine days, with Rs 26.50 crore coming on day nine alone, according to Sacnilk estimates.
Who stars in Drishyam 3: The Conclusion?
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, with Tabu reprising her pivotal role. The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak.
Is Drishyam 3 one of the biggest hits of 2026?
Yes. With collections approaching Rs 300 crore net domestically, it is firmly counted among the biggest Bollywood hits of the year.
When will Drishyam 3 cross Rs 300 crore?
At its current pace, the film is expected to cross the Rs 300 crore net mark in India within days, powered by its strong second-weekend hold.
What is the film about?
The third chapter continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family as old secrets resurface, forcing him into another battle of wits. Like the earlier films, it builds to a signature twist ending.
Vijay Salgaonkar always said he did what he had to do to protect his family. At the box office, that instinct seems to have rubbed off on the audience too: they are protecting this film’s run, one packed show at a time.
