'Drishyam 3' box office collection Day 1 (Live): Mohanlal starrer aims for 50 crore opening, Jeethu Joseph's directorial earns praise

After many months of anticipation, 'Drishyam 3,' starring Mohanlal, has arrived in theaters and is having a great day 1 performance. The film, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is running to packed houses in many locations. Early reports suggest that audience interest remains very high due to the massive success of the first two parts. Fans are rushing to theatres to see Georgekutty’s next chapter, making the opening day highly energetic across Kerala and overseas markets.As per early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Drishyam 3' is currently running across 1,775 shows on Day 1. The film has collected around Rs 6.25 Cr net in India so far on its opening day. The total India gross collection stands at Rs 7.93 Cr, while the final numbers are still being updated as evening and night shows continue. There has been high occupation in evening shows, and the figures may see a surge in the coming days. The overseas collections are also adding significant value to the worldwide total.Before release, 'Drishyam 3' recorded extraordinary advance bookings, with reports suggesting nearly Rs 35 crore gross worldwide for opening day pre-sales alone. This has put 'Drishyam 3' on the verge of having a Rs 50+ crore plus worldwide opening at the box office. The film has received positive responses not only from the state of Kerala but also from international locations such as the Gulf countries, North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Both the power of the brand and the presence of Mohanlal have made the film one of the highest-grossing opening hits in Malayalam cinema.As reported in early theatres, 'Drishyam 3' has provided its viewers with an emotionally captivating experience. Most viewers have expressed their love for the interval block and how engaging the story has been. The story revolves around Georgekutty and his family, with much anticipation about whether he will succeed in escaping another problem.The presence of actors such as Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Siddique, among others, makes it a highly emotional film. The film is set to break many box office records if the trend continues throughout the weekend.