Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller has become one of 2026’s biggest Indian box-office performers, with worldwide collections approaching ₹500 crore.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is closing in on ₹500 crore in worldwide box-office collections after 10 days in cinemas, strengthening its position among the leading Indian film releases of 2026.
Trade figures published on October 12 put the film’s global gross at approximately ₹480 crore. India Today, citing box-office tracking website Sacnilk, reported ₹480.40 crore, including ₹371.40 crore from India and ₹109 crore from overseas markets. Gulf News reported a worldwide total of ₹479.80 crore for the same period. The small difference reflects variations between published estimates.
The film, directed by Abhishek Pathak, opened in Indian cinemas on October 2. Its strong opening and continued weekend collections have made it the highest-grossing film of Ajay Devgn’s career as a leading actor, according to the latest industry reports.
A strong second weekend keeps the film moving
Drishyam 3 maintained its momentum beyond its opening week. According to figures reported by Gulf News, the film collected ₹63.50 crore during its second weekend, with Saturday recording a notable increase over Friday before collections eased on Sunday.
The October 2 opening benefited from Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India. The film’s first weekend generated approximately ₹176.50 crore in domestic net collections, according to figures attributed to Sacnilk.
Its performance subsequently extended beyond the initial holiday period. By the end of its first week, the film had accumulated around ₹245.50 crore in domestic net collections. The second weekend then helped push its domestic total past the ₹300-crore net milestone.
Box-office figures are commonly reported in different formats. Domestic net collections exclude applicable taxes, while gross figures include taxes. Worldwide gross also incorporates overseas theatrical earnings, so these totals should not be compared interchangeably.
Where Drishyam 3 stands among 2026 releases
The film’s worldwide performance has placed it among the year’s highest-grossing Indian releases. India Today reported on October 12 that Drishyam 3 had moved into second place among the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026, behind Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.
The thriller also moved ahead of Border 2 and Hanuman Ansh in the worldwide rankings cited by the publication. Rankings can change as films continue their theatrical runs, and comparisons depend on the reporting date and box-office estimates used.
For Devgn, the performance marks a career milestone. Reports published on October 12 placed Drishyam 3 ahead of his earlier leading-role hits, including Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Singham Again, in worldwide gross collections.
The distinction matters because Devgn has also appeared in films led by other stars. His role in RRR, for example, was an extended guest appearance rather than the central leading role. The current success of Drishyam 3 therefore represents a separate benchmark for a film headlined by the actor.
The cast and story behind the box-office run
The Hindi-language crime thriller brings Devgn back as Vijay Salgaonkar, the central character whose efforts to protect his family have driven the franchise. The cast includes Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta and Rajat Kapoor, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.
Abhishek Pathak directs the film, which continues the Hindi-language version of the Drishyam franchise. The series has built its audience around a crime mystery, family loyalty and the question of whether a carefully constructed account of events can withstand renewed scrutiny.
The film is part of a wider franchise that also has a Malayalam-language version starring Mohanlal. The Hindi and Malayalam films are separate adaptations within the same broader series, and their storylines should not be treated as identical.
Can Drishyam 3 cross ₹500 crore?
With worldwide collections at approximately ₹480 crore after 10 days, the film is within reach of the ₹500-crore milestone. Reaching that figure would require roughly another ₹20 crore in worldwide gross, although actual totals may vary depending on subsequent collections and revised estimates.
Its next box-office test will be whether it can retain audience interest as additional films enter cinemas. Competition, weekday attendance and the strength of upcoming releases will influence how quickly the thriller adds to its total.
For cinema audiences in the UAE, the film’s international earnings are part of its broader overseas performance. However, the reported worldwide figures do not establish a separate UAE collection, and no specific UAE box-office total is included in the figures cited here.
The ₹500-crore mark remains a target rather than a confirmed achievement as of October 12, 2026.
Q1. How much has Drishyam 3 earned worldwide?
As reported on October 12, 2026, the film had collected approximately ₹480 crore worldwide after 10 days. India Today reported ₹480.40 crore, while Gulf News reported ₹479.80 crore.
Q2. Has Drishyam 3 crossed ₹500 crore worldwide?
No. The latest figures cited here put it just below ₹500 crore as of October 12, 2026.
Q3. When was Drishyam 3 released?
The Hindi film Drishyam 3: The Conclusion was released in cinemas on October 2, 2026.
Q4. Who directed Drishyam 3?
Abhishek Pathak directed the Hindi-language film. Ajay Devgn plays Vijay Salgaonkar.
Q5. Who stars in Drishyam 3?
The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.
Q6. Is Drishyam 3 one of 2026’s highest-grossing Indian films?
Yes. Industry reports published on October 12 placed it among the leading Indian releases of 2026 and second among the year’s highest-grossing Hindi films, behind Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Rankings may change as collections are updated.
Q7. How much has Drishyam 3 earned overseas?
India Today, citing Sacnilk, reported overseas gross collections of ₹109 crore after 10 days. This is a reported estimate and may be revised.
Q8. How much has Drishyam 3 earned in the UAE?
A separate UAE box-office figure was not established by the sources consulted for this article. The reported ₹109-crore overseas total covers international markets collectively, not the UAE alone.
