Mohanlal and Jeetu Joseph's crime-thriller 'Drishyam 3' is performing well at the box office. In just 9 days of release, the film has crossed the worldwide earning of Rs 200 crore. The film is receiving tremendous response in India and foreign markets, due to which it has become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2026. Now the film is eyeing many big records including being included in the 5 highest grossing films of Malayalam cinema. If the current pace continues, 'Drishyam 3' may soon reach the top of the list of all-time blockbusters of Malayalam cinema.

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'Drishyam 3' joins Rs 200 crore club in 9 days

'Drishyam 3' has made a gross collection of Rs 209.80 crore worldwide in the first 9 days of its release. The film collected a net collection of around Rs 4.30 crore in India on the 9th day, while its gross collection on the 9th day in the overseas market was around Rs 6 crore. With this, the net collection of the film in India has become Rs 86.30 crore and the gross collection has become Rs 100.80 crore. The film's gross from foreign markets has reached Rs 109 crore. Overall, the worldwide gross collection of the film has reached Rs 209.80 crore.

Second biggest Malayalam film of 2026

In terms of worldwide earnings, 'Drishyam 3' has currently become the second highest grossing Malayalam film of 2026. The next challenge of the film is to break the record of 'Vazha 2', which did a business of Rs 238.46 crore worldwide. 'Drishyam 3' is also eyeing Mohanlal's film 'Thudarum' to be released in 2025. To become the fifth highest-grossing film of Malayalam cinema at the worldwide box office, 'Drishyam 3' will have to earn around Rs 27.96 crore more. Looking at the current pace of the film, it is believed that the second weekend can prove to be very important for it.

Top 10 highest grossing films of Malayalam cinema

1. Loka Chapter 1: Chandra – Rs 305.17 crore
2. L2: Empuraan – Rs 268.23 crore
3. Manjummel Boys – Rs 241.56 crore
4. Vazha 2 – Rs 238.46 crore
5. Thudarum – Rs 237.76 crore
6. Drishyam 3 – Rs 209.80 crore (in 9 days)
7. 2018 – Rs 181 crore
8. Aadujeevitam: The Goat Life – Rs 160.08 crore
9. Avesham – Rs 156.48 crore
10. Sarvam Maya – Rs 151.27 crore