Drishyam 3 Budget & Box Office Target: How Much Mohanlal Starrer Should Earn To Become A Hit? UPDATE

Drishyam 3 Budget & Box Office Target: Fans of Mohanlal are celebrating in large numbers as Drishyam 3 has officially released in theatres today (May 21). The much-awaited Malayalam thriller has opened to massive excitement, with social media platforms already flooded with fan reactions, theatre celebrations, and discussions around the film's return.

Backed by Aashirvad Cinemas and produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Drishyam 3 marks the third chapter in one of Malayalam cinema's most successful thriller franchises. The film has managed to create huge anticipation among audiences even before release, making it one of the biggest and most talked-about Malayalam films of 2026.

DRISHYAM 3 BUDGET, CAST, AND OTHER DETAILS

Helmed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam 3 brings back Mohanlal in his iconic role as Georgekutty, a character that has become one of the most memorable faces in Indian thriller cinema. The third installment continues the story after the events of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, once again pulling viewers into the tense and emotionally complicated world of Georgekutty and his family.

This time, the narrative appears darker and emotionally heavier, as the family continues to deal with the long-lasting impact of their past decisions. The recently released trailer has already sparked major discussions online by hinting at themes of guilt, hidden truths, emotional pain, and sacrifice.

Its striking tagline - "You have seen his brilliance. You have witnessed his defense. But you never saw what it cost him" - suggests that the film will focus not only on suspense and investigation but also on the emotional burden carried by Georgekutty over the years.

The thriller comes with a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes. The first half lasts for 1 hour and 9 minutes, while the second half extends to 1 hour and 29 minutes. Apart from Mohanlal, the film also features Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Santhi Mayadevi, and Veena Nandakumar in important roles.

Meanwhile, several media reports claim that the overall budget of Drishyam 3 is close to Rs 100 crore, although the makers have not officially confirmed the figure yet.

DRISHYAM 3 BOX OFFICE TARGET

As far as box office expectations are concerned, Drishyam 3 appears to have a strong chance of performing well as the buzz around the film is already quite high. Trade discussions suggest that the thriller may need an overall collection of around Rs 150 crore in India to be considered a successful theatrical venture, and current expectations indicate that the target looks achievable.