Drishyam 3 Morning Occupancy Day 2: Mohanlal's Film Sees Dip On 2nd Day; Fails To Earn 2Cr

Drishyam 3 Morning Occupancy Day 2: Mohanlal's crime thriller Drishyam 3 reaches cinemas on May 21, and early screenings draw mixed reactions. The film releases in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, aiming at a broad Indian audience. The franchise returns with another tense case for Georgekutty, again centred on protecting the family's long-buried secret. The first two Drishyam films gained a loyal following and strong word-of-mouth, so expectations stay high. Viewers know the series for complex plotting and patient build-up, so many now look for sharper twists. Fans also revisit earlier instalments, hunting for clues that might hint at this new chapter's climax.

The trailer for Drishyam 3 triggered intense discussion online, with fans pausing and rewinding every scene. Many viewers focus on Georgekutty's possible strategy, questioning how Mohanlal's character handles new trouble. There is particular curiosity about whether the past crime resurfaces, and if the family's fragile safety finally cracks. Drishyam 3 keeps continuity in casting, with Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, Asha Sarath, Santhi Mayadevi and Veena Nandakumar all returning. Each actor steps back into roles that set up the earlier films' tension. Director Jeethu Joseph again leads the project, known for deliberate pacing and steady suspense. Interestingly, Drishyam 3 opened to a mixed response from the audience.

Drishyam 3 Morning Occupancy Day 2

According to a report published in Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 recorded an occupancy of 37.33% during morning shows on day 1 for the Malayalam version. The footfall for Telugu version was 14.00%, Tamil was 12.89% and for Kannada it was 10.13%. To note, Drishyam 3 managed to beat the morning occupancy of Patriot which registered a footfall of 25.92% on day 2 during morning shows.

Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 2 (Morning Trend)

To note, Drishyam 3 failed to touch Rs 2cr during the morning shows on the season day of release. As per Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 made a collection of Rs 1.66cr until 12:15 pm on day 2 during the morning shows. These included Rs 1.52cr for Malayalam, Rs 9 lakhs for Telugu, Rs 4 lakhs for Tamil and Rs 1 lakh for Kannada.

Meanwhile, talking about the climax, Jeethu Joseph told Mathrubhumi, "This film does not have a climax based on hiding a major revelation like exposing the real criminal. Everyone needed for the climax shoot was present on set. Actors and chief technicians were all given the screenplay to read. Naturally, the team too would be curious about the story. During filming, people understand bits and pieces, but since scenes are shot across multiple days, they may not get the complete picture. Cinema is always a collective effort and nothing which causes harm to the project leaks from the team. Even those who shot the famous scene in the first Drishyam - were Georgekutty walks out of the police station carrying a shovel - did not know it was actually part of the climax twist".