🏆 Mollywood Box Office Records

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Drishyam 3 is now in its fourth week and is clearly showing signs of slowing down as its theatrical run nears a conclusion. On its 26th day, which was a Monday, the numbers took a dip with the film recording an India gross of 0.25 crore and a net collection of 0.22 crore. This brings the cumulative India gross to 127.29 crore and the net total to 109.75 crore. This downward trend is expected, especially since the film is set for its digital debut on June 18 via Amazon Prime Video, which naturally shifts the audience focus toward home viewing. The film has been a massive powerhouse in the international market, which has significantly boosted its global standing. The overseas gross has now reached ₹111.70 crore. When combined with the domestic earnings, Drishyam 3 stands at a worldwide gross of ₹238.99 crore. It is now inches away from a massive milestone: the film needs just about ₹2 crore more to surpass Manjummel Boys (₹241.03 crore) and become the third highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time globally. Given the current pace, it seems very likely to achieve this feat within its fifth weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In its home state, Drishyam 3 has achieved a massive milestone by becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time in Kerala. Within just 26 days, the movie has amassed a staggering gross of 89.53 crore, officially overtaking the lifetime collections of the 2018 movie. It is now positioned among the elite club of Kerala's biggest hits. Here is the current standing of the top five all-time grossers in the state: 1. Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros – 127.68 cr 2. Lokah: Chapter 1 – 120.85 Cr 3. Thudarum – 118.90 Cr 4. Drishyam 3 – 89.53 Cr 5. 2018 – 88.31 Cr If it reaches the top three, it will only be trailing behind industry titans like Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra and L2: Empuraan. The journey so far has been incredibly consistent, with a huge opening week of ₹81.95 crore, followed by ₹20.68 crore in the second week and ₹5.35 crore in the third week. Even in its fourth week, the Sunday jump to ₹0.67 crore gross showed that the family audience is still turning up at the theaters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies - Worldwide GrossRANKMOVIE NAMEWORLDWIDE GROSS1Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra₹ 303.86 Cr2L2: Empuraan₹ 266.81 Cr3Manjummel Boys₹ 241.03 Cr4Drishyam 3₹ 238.99 Cr5Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros₹ 235.26 Cr On Day 26, the activity in national cinema chains has dropped to minimal levels. During the fourth-week Monday, the three major chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—combined for only about 190 ticket sales, bringing in a total gross of 0.47 lakh. Looking at the individual numbers, Cinepolis contributed the most with 120 tickets and a gross of 0.30 lakh. PVR saw around 60 tickets sold with a gross of 0.15 lakh, while INOX recorded a negligible 10 tickets, adding just 0.02 lakh to the total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's popularity is also evident in its final ticket sales on BookMyShow for movies released from 2024 onwards. It has comfortably secured a spot in the top 5, showing the immense interest the Drishyam brand carries. Here is how it ranks among the most-booked films on the platform: 1. Lokah: 5.51M 2. Vaazha 2: 5.02M 3. Thudarum: 4.51M 4. Manjummel Boys: 4.30M 5. Drishyam 3: 3.92M The state-wise gross breakdown for Day 26 shows that Kerala remains the heart of the collection, adding ₹0.30 crore to the daily total. Karnataka contributed ₹0.01 crore, while collections in other regions were minimal on the working Monday. With a total of 60,795 shows performed so far, Drishyam 3 has proven to be a global phenomenon for Mollywood. All eyes are now on the next few days to see if it can claim the third spot before its theatrical run ends.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros has officially wrapped up its theatrical journey, leaving behind a remarkable trail of numbers. Following the success of its predecessor, this sequel featured a talented cast of young actors who effectively portrayed the camaraderie and relatable life struggles that define the billion bros theme. Directed by debutant Savin SA, the film has concluded its run as an all-time blockbuster, having played across 52,202 shows globally. In terms of its standing in Malayalam cinema history, the movie has secured its position as the 5th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time on a global scale. It currently stands behind industry giants like Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra , L2: Empuraan, Manjummel Boys, and Drishyam 3. Reaching this milestone is a significant achievement, especially for a film that primarily focuses on the youth and family demographic. Looking at the final box office totals, the movie earned a massive worldwide gross of ₹235.26 crore. Of this total, the domestic market in India contributed ₹149.51 crore in gross collections, while the overseas market added an impressive ₹85.75 crore. On the net collection front, the film finished with a total of ₹129.42 crore within India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The state-wise gross distribution highlights how dominant the film was in its home territory while also finding decent footing in neighboring states. Here is the final breakdown of the gross collections across different regions: Kerala: ₹127.68 Cr Tamil Nadu: ₹7.66 Cr Karnataka: ₹6.02 Cr APTG: ₹3.31 Cr Rest of India: ₹2.61 Cr Looking at the international performance, the film found a massive audience across the globe. The Middle East was the primary contributor to the overseas success, bringing in 6.75 million dollars. North America followed with 727K dollars, while the UK and Ireland region added 914K dollars. Other significant contributions came from Australia with 374K dollars and New Zealand with 72K dollars. The rest of the world combined contributed another 360K dollars. Collectively, these international territories pushed the total overseas gross to a finalized figure of ₹85.75 crore, proving that the theme of brotherhood resonated well with the global Malayali diaspora. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Here is the summary of the closing collections: Vaazha 2 Closing Box Office SummaryCATEGORYCOLLECTION AMOUNTIndia Net Collection₹129.42 CrIndia Gross Collection₹149.51 CrOverseas Gross Collection₹85.75 CrWorldwide Gross Collection₹235.26 Cr Another metric that showcases the film massive popularity is its performance on BookMyShow. Vaazha 2 has sold 5.02 million tickets on the platform, making it the second most-booked Malayalam film from 2024 onwards. It is only behind Lokah, which has 5.51 million sales. This level of engagement means it has even edged past other major successes like Thudarum (4.51 million), Manjummel Boys (4.30 million), and Empuraan (3.75 million). These sales figures, combined with over 1 crore total footfalls worldwide, explain why it has reached such high gross totals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film saw a very strong initial momentum followed by a steady hold over the weeks. It started its journey with ₹55.05 crore in the first week and maintained a solid grip in the second week with ₹41.35 crore. Even by the fourth week, it managed to pull in double-digit numbers, which helped it cross the ₹200 crore mark globally. The performance eventually slowed down toward the seventh week, with its final days of tracking ending around Day 49. Specifically, the weekly gross collection trend was as follows: Week 1: ₹55.05 Cr Week 2: ₹41.35 Cr Week 3: ₹17.45 Cr Week 4: ₹12.50 Cr Week 5: ₹2.74 Cr Week 6: ₹0.33 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The language-wise data shows that the original Malayalam version was the primary driver, accounting for ₹143.12 crore of the total India gross. The Telugu version also made a contribution, bringing in ₹6.37 crore in gross collections. This closing report confirms that Vaazha 2 has not only lived up to the expectations set by the first part but has also significantly expanded its reach, becoming one of the most successful ventures in the history of the Malayalam film industry. The success of the film also validates the creative choices made by the team. Director Savin SA and writer Vipin Das took a calculated risk by casting popular internet influencers Hashir, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak V as the lead Billion Bros quartet. This gamble clearly paid off, as their performances helped turn the movie into a cultural phenomenon. Building on the massive success of crossing the 200 crore mark, Vipin Das has officially announced the next chapter, Vaazha 3: Biopic of a Billion Girls. The interest in this upcoming project is already high, especially with the franchise shifting its focus to an all-female lead cast while Das continues as the writer. It will be interesting to see how the series evolves as it moves from the stories of troublemaker boys to a fresh perspective with the billion girls theme.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, June 13 - One of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of the year is making its way to OTT after a superb box office performance. Mohanlal's highly anticipated suspense thriller Drishyam 3 is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing the latest chapter of Georgekutty's story to audiences worldwide after a successful theatrical run with 236+ crores worldwide so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On Saturday, Prime Video officially confirmed that the third installment of the blockbuster franchise will start streaming from June 18, which is four weeks after its theatrical release. The thriller, directed by Jeethu Joseph, enjoyed a good run in cinemas and emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. The digital premiere will now allow fans who missed the film on the big screen to experience the much-talked-about mystery from the comfort of their homes. The latest instalment once again places Georgekutty and his family at the centre of a gripping narrative filled with secrets, investigations, and unexpected twists. Known for its intelligent writing and edge-of-the-seat storytelling, the Drishyam franchise has built a reputation for constantly surprising audiences, and the third chapter is no exception. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mohanlal's performance as Georgekutty has once again received widespread praise from audiences and critics alike. Director Jeethu Joseph has successfully expanded the franchise's universe while maintaining the suspense and emotional depth that made the first two films such massive successes. The film's screenplay, tense atmosphere, and shocking revelations have been among its biggest talking points since its release. The Drishyam franchise remains one of the most celebrated thriller series in Indian cinema. Beginning with the original film in 2013, the series has inspired multiple remakes across languages and gained a loyal fan following worldwide. With Drishyam 3, the makers have delivered another compelling chapter that continues Georgekutty's extraordinary journey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Mohanlal, the film features Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil reprising their fan-favourite roles. As the film gears up for its OTT debut on June 18, expectations are high that it will become one of the biggest Indian streaming premieres of the year and further strengthen the franchise's remarkable legacy.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Georgekutty’s third outing in Drishyam 3 is now moving into its final phase at the box office. While the franchise carries a massive legacy, the weekday momentum is clearly settling down as the film completes 20 days in theaters. On Tuesday, the movie earned an India net of ₹0.40 Cr, which is a 20% drop from Monday's ₹0.50 Cr. This brings the total India net collection to ₹107.33 Cr and the total domestic gross to ₹124.51 Cr so far. The film has performed decently, but the pace has slowed down significantly compared to its blockbuster opening week. Looking at the home ground, the Kerala gross currently stands at ₹86.93 Cr. With the current daily numbers, it looks like Drishyam 3 might find it difficult to cross the ₹100 Cr gross mark in Kerala, a record currently held by Mohanlal's own Thudarum. Here is the day-wise breakdown of the Kerala gross collection for Drishyam 3: Day 1: ₹11.05 Cr Day 2: ₹8.85 Cr Day 3: ₹9.25 Cr Day 4: ₹9.60 Cr Day 5: ₹6.55 Cr Day 6: ₹5.70 Cr Day 7: ₹6.10 Cr Day 8: ₹5.70 Cr Day 9: ₹4.25 Cr Day 10: ₹4.40 Cr Day 11: ₹4.85 Cr Day 12: ₹2.15 Cr Day 13: ₹1.40 Cr Day 14: ₹1.20 Cr Day 15: ₹0.95 Cr Day 16: ₹0.85 Cr Day 17: ₹1.35 Cr Day 18: ₹1.75 Cr Day 19: ₹0.55 Cr Day 20: ₹0.43 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The performance in Kerala is particularly interesting to analyze. Currently, the film has amassed a gross of ₹86.93 Cr from its home state. Despite the massive anticipation surrounding the third installment, it appears that Drishyam 3 will likely miss out on the elite ₹100 Crore gross mark in Kerala. This remains a rare feat, and the record continues to be held by Mohanlal's own crime thriller Thudarum, which made history as the first film to cross that milestone in the state. For Drishyam 3 to bridge the remaining ₹13 Cr gap at this current pace would be a very steep climb. Looking at the tracked data from national cinema chains for Tuesday, the collections were modest. PVR led the way with a gross of approximately ₹78,000, while Cinepolis contributed ₹37,000 and INOX added around ₹11,000. These figures, gathered from 91 tracked shows, result in a combined gross of roughly ₹1.26 Lakhs from these specific chains. Overall, the film maintained a footprint of 698 shows across the country on its 20th day, bringing the total show count since release to 57,420. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international market has been a huge savior for this project. On Tuesday, the film added roughly ₹0.05 Cr from overseas, taking its total international gross to ₹111.60 Cr. This strong performance abroad has pushed the total worldwide gross collection to ₹236.11 Cr. Ticket sales on BookMyShow also reflect the cooling trend. On the third Tuesday, the film sold 7.29K tickets on the platform. This brings the cumulative ticket sales on BookMyShow to a very impressive 38,71,480. While the film is slowing down, its ability to pull in over 3.8 million tickets through just one platform shows the sheer brand power of the franchise. As the film enters its fourth week, the focus will be on its final lifetime total before it eventually makes its way to OTT platforms.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Drishyam 3, the latest installment in the iconic thriller franchise, has completed 19 days at the box office. While the film arrived with immense expectations and a reported budget of 100 crore, its theatrical journey has been one of steady performance rather than record-shattering growth. Led by Mohanlal, the film has managed to maintain its footing in the domestic market, though its overall collection trend has remained within a more moderate range compared to the significant anticipation surrounding the release. On its 19th day, which marked its third Monday, Drishyam 3 recorded an India gross of 0.58 crore across 743 shows. This reflects a drop of approximately 70 percent from the third Sunday’s gross of 1.95 crore, a normal trend for a weekday in its third week. The total India gross for the film now stands at 124.05 crore, while the cumulative net collection has reached 106.93 crore. The film has also seen a decent response in international markets, where it has grossed a total of 111.50 crore. When combined with the domestic performance, the worldwide gross for Drishyam 3 now stands at 235.55 crore. These numbers have been achieved across 56,722 shows globally over its three-week run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The collection trend shows a strong start followed by a gradual slowdown as the film moved through its theatrical run. Here is a look at the week-wise and recent daily net collections in the domestic market: Week 1 Net: ₹81.95 Cr Week 2 Net: ₹20.68 Cr Day 16 (3rd Friday): ₹0.80 Cr Day 17 (3rd Saturday): ₹1.30 Cr Day 18 (3rd Sunday): ₹1.70 Cr Day 19 (3rd Monday): ₹0.50 Cr A significant milestone is currently within reach for the film in the domestic market. With an India gross of ₹124.05 crore, Drishyam 3 is now just ₹51 lakh away from surpassing the domestic gross of L2: Empuraan, which stands at ₹124.56 crore. The film is expected to cross this mark by Day 20, becoming the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time in India, behind only the record-holder Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, which has a domestic gross of ₹183.96 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national theater chains for Monday, the numbers remained low but steady. PVR recorded approximately 400 tickets sold for a gross of 94,000 rupees. Cinepolis followed with 200 tickets resulting in a gross of 49,000 rupees, while INOX sold about 140 tickets for a gross of 22,000 rupees. Collectively, these chains sold roughly 740 tickets on Monday. On the digital front, BookMyShow recorded 10,450 tickets for the day, bringing its platform total to over 3.86 million tickets. Regionally, the film's earnings continue to be heavily concentrated in its home state. Kerala contributed 0.55 crore to the Monday gross, while other regions saw minimal activity. The state-wise gross breakdown for Day 19 is as follows: APTG: ₹0.01 Cr Tamil Nadu: ₹0.01 Cr Karnataka: ₹0.01 Cr Kerala: ₹0.55 Cr Rest of India: - Total Day 19 Gross: ₹0.58 Cr While Drishyam 3 has established itself as a commercial success, the performance reflects a more stabilized trend typical of a long-running franchise. With no major competition in the immediate future, the film will look to add more to its domestic kitty before it concludes its theatrical run.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 has navigated through its first 16 days at the box office, and while the numbers remain impressive, we are seeing a clear shift in momentum. After a massive opening and a solid first week, the initial hype has started to settle down. This is partly because the word of mouth hasn’t been as explosive as the previous installments, leading to a quicker exhaustion of the urban audience than initially expected. However, reaching the hundred-crore mark in India net collections is a milestone that very few Malayalam films achieve, and Drishyam 3 has comfortably secured that spot. Let's break down how the film performed during its second week. Between Day 9 and Day 15, the movie managed to add a gross of ₹23.99 Cr to its tally. During this period, the film saw a steady stream of viewers, but the drops on weekdays were more noticeable. Across its entire run so far, the film has played in over 54,455 shows. The ticket sales on BookMyShow tell a story of two halves: while the first extended week saw a massive 2.52 million tickets sold, the second week saw that number drop to 576,000. For national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the second week saw over 69,600 tickets being sold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The state-wise gross for the second week shows that Kerala remains the primary engine for this film, though other regions contributed fairly well before the slowdown began. Here is how the gross was distributed across India for Week 2: Kerala: ₹19.20 Cr Karnataka: ₹1.76 Cr Tamil Nadu: ₹1.19 Cr APTG (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana): ₹1.07 Cr Rest of India: ₹0.77 Cr Here is the performance breakdown for the second week leading into the third Friday: Drishyam 3 - India Net Collection BreakdownDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 9 (2nd Friday)₹ 4.30 Cr2,524Day 10 (2nd Saturday)₹ 5.10 Cr2,570Day 11 (2nd Sunday)₹ 5.35 Cr2,454Day 12 (2nd Monday)₹ 2.20 Cr2,276Day 13 (2nd Tuesday)₹ 1.55 Cr2,142Day 14 (2nd Wednesday)₹ 1.25 Cr1,871Day 15 (3rd Thursday)₹ 0.93 Cr1,394Week 2 Total₹ 20.68 Cr15,231Day 16 (3rd Friday)₹ 0.80 Cr851Total India Net₹ 103.43 Cr54,455 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Talking about the third Friday, Day 16, the film collected ₹0.80 Cr net in India. This represents a 14 percent drop from the previous day's collection of ₹0.93 Cr. In the national chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the film sold approximately 1,300 tickets on its sixteenth day, generating a gross of about ₹3.08 Lakhs with an occupancy of nearly 9 percent across 86 shows. On BookMyShow, the film recorded 30,570 ticket bookings for the day, bringing the total platform sales to over 3.76 million since release. The overseas market continues to be a massive pillar for Drishyam 3, providing a significant boost to its global standing. During the second week, the international performance remained quite healthy, especially over the weekend. The film collected 2.50 crore on Day 9, 2.75 crore on Day 10, and 2.25 crore on Day 11. As it moved into the weekdays, we saw the usual drop in collections, with 0.75 crore on Day 12, 0.60 crore on Day 13, 0.40 crore on Day 14, and 0.15 crore on Day 15. This brings the total overseas collection for the second week alone to a solid 9.40 crore. On its third Friday, Day 16, it added another 0.10 crore from international markets, taking the total overseas gross to 111.25 crore so far. When you combine this with the India gross of 120.01 crore, the worldwide total now stands at 231.26 crore, while the India net collection has reached 103.43 crore. Where does this put Drishyam 3 in the all-time rankings? Currently, it is chasing the record of Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros, which finished its run at ₹235.26 Cr worldwide. Drishyam 3 needs exactly 4.00 Cr more to overtake it and claim the fourth spot in the list of highest-grossing Malayalam movies. While it has already surpassed many big titles, it still has a climb ahead to reach the likes of Manjummel Boys at ₹241.03 Cr, L2: Empuraan at ₹266.81 Cr, and the chart-topper Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra at over ₹303 Cr. With the current trend, reaching the top three seems like a tough challenge, but crossing Vaazha 2 is definitely within reach over the next few days.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, June 4 - Superstar Mohanlal's much-awaited crime thriller Drishyam 3 continues to perform well at the box office, but its pace has slowed considerably during the second week of its theatrical run. Despite emerging as one of the biggest Malayalam hits of 2026, the film is now facing a challenge in reaching the significant 250 crore worldwide gross milestone. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic Drishyam franchise opened to a sensational response worldwide. The film crossed the 100 crore mark globally within just three days and entered the prestigious 200 crore club in 9 days, reaffirming the massive popularity of Georgekutty's story among audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the momentum has slowed noticeably in recent days. At the end of the 14th day, Drishyam 3 has grossed approximately 229 crore worldwide, with daily collections witnessing a steady decline during its second week. The film's India gross collections are around 118 crores, while overseas markets have contributed approx 111 crores so far. The slowdown comes after an exceptional opening phase that saw the film become one of the fastest Malayalam releases to cross major box office milestones. While the franchise's loyal fanbase ensured a blockbuster start, sustaining the same momentum has proven difficult as weekday collections continue to soften due to mixed word of mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Drishyam 3 India Gross Collection 1st week - 95.10 crore (8 days) 2nd Friday - 5.00 crore 2nd Saturday - 5.90 crore 2nd Sunday - 6.20 crore 2nd Monday - 2.55 crore 2nd Tuesday - 1.80 crore 2nd Wednesday - 1.45 crore 2nd Thursday - 1.25 crore (expected) Total (15 days) - 119.25 crore (expected) With around 20 crore more needed to hit the 250 crore worldwide benchmark, the coming days will be crucial. The film still has realistic chances of reaching the milestone, but it looks unlikely to beat Mohanlal's Empuraan (266+ crore) as the second biggest Malayalam grosser. At one point, it was expected to enter the prestigious 300 crore club, but now, that mark is looking like a far cry. Nevertheless, Drishyam 3 remains a major commercial success for Malayalam cinema and another significant achievement for Mohanlal. While it may or may not cross Empuraan, the crime suspense thriller will be beating Vaazha 2 (235.25 crores) to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year (so far).

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Blast is currently finishing its first week on a positive note, maintaining a steady trajectory even during the mid-week period. On its 7th day, the film collected 3.16 crore gross across the Indian market. This represents a logical drop from the previous day, which is a standard trend as the initial opening weekend rush settles into a more stable daily pattern. The film has managed to sustain 2,544 shows across the country. Directed by Subash K. Raj and produced under the AGS Entertainment banner, Blast is a Tamil-language action-family thriller that seems to have struck a chord with its target audience. The story features Arjun Sarja in the role of a disciplined karate master, and early feedback from viewers has highlighted the standout performances by Preity Mukhundhan and Abhirami. The mix of family emotions and action elements has helped the film stay relevant in both urban and rural centers during its first seven days. Tamil Nadu continues to be the primary driver for the film, contributing 1.55 crore gross on Wednesday. Interestingly, Kerala has also emerged as a very strong territory, adding another 1.15 crore gross on Day 7. With these latest numbers, the total India net collection now stands at 23.75 crore, while the total India gross has reached 27.29 crore. For a film produced on a moderate budget, reaching these figures within the first week is a healthy sign for its long-term recovery. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The performance in the Kerala market has been one of the biggest highlights of the film's first week. On Wednesday, Blast grossed 1.15 crore in the state, pushing its total Kerala gross to a solid 6.36 crore in just seven days. To give some context to these numbers, the film is trending exceptionally well compared to major franchises in the region. For example, Drishyam 3 had recorded a gross of 1.20 crore in Kerala on its 14th day. For Blast to maintain nearly that same volume of collection on its 7th day shows that it has successfully tapped into the local audience's preference for thrillers, outperforming typical expectations for a mid-budget Tamil production in the state. Looking at the state-wise breakdown for Day 7, Tamil Nadu predictably leads the way with a gross of 1.55 crore. A significant highlight, however, is the performance in Kerala, where the film earned a strong 1.15 crore gross on Wednesday. The Telugu-speaking regions contributed 0.30 crore, while Karnataka added 0.15 crore to the daily total. These numbers, along with a small contribution of about 1 lakh from the rest of the country, bring the single-day domestic gross to 3.16 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global stage, early trends suggest the international market is providing a solid boost. On Wednesday, the film added approximately 0.50 crore from overseas regions, taking the total overseas gross to an estimated 7.30 crore. This is a noteworthy achievement for a mid-budget production that does not feature one of the top-tier superstars, proving that the content and Arjun Sarja's screen presence have found an audience beyond domestic borders. Combining the domestic gross with these early trends, the worldwide gross collection for Blast is now nearing 34.59 crore. On the digital booking front, the film remains a popular choice for moviegoers. In the last 24 hours alone, nearly 58,400 tickets were sold on BookMyShow, bringing the total ticket count on the platform to over 6.15 lakh since release. Occupancy in major cities like Chennai remains healthy at around 34 percent, while regions like Coimbatore and Vizag are seeing stable footfalls, particularly during the evening and night shows where demand is highest. National multiplex chains have also played a key role in supporting the first-week totals. On Day 7, these major chains accounted for a gross of approximately 86 lakhs, with nearly 59,000 tickets sold. The overall occupancy in these premium screens stood at roughly 10 percent for the day. As the film moves into its second weekend, the goal will be to see how much it can capitalize on the current momentum to further boost its 34.59 crore global tally before new competition arrives.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Mollywood Times has officially cleared the censorship process with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 167 minutes, which is roughly 2 hours and 47 minutes. The film also features Vineeth Sreenivasan and Basil Joseph as part of the cast, adding to the ensemble for this upcoming release. This film marks the highly anticipated second directorial outing of Abhinav Sunder Nayak, who previously surprised everyone with the dark-comedy hit Mukundan Unni Associates. This time, he is bringing a satirical coming-of-age story that stars Naslen in the lead role. He is joined by a talented group of actors including Sharafudheen, Sangeeth Prathap, and Roshan Shanavas, making it a very strong ensemble for a comedy-drama. What makes Mollywood Times stand out is its unique branding as a hate letter to cinema. Instead of the usual romanticized look at filmmaking, the story follows Vineeth Madhavan (played by Naslen), a young man from Kuttikkanam who is determined to become the best horror filmmaker Malayalam cinema has ever seen. He views the industry with a bit of cynicism and feels it is his mission to save it from repetitive cliches. The plot focuses on his chaotic and humorous struggle to get his unconventional horror vision onto the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's marketing has also been quite a talking point, especially the first-look poster that mimics a retro 90s CD cover. It carries a bold tagline: Not for those who believe in the myth of a beautiful life, which perfectly sets the tone for the satirical nature of the movie. This unconventional approach seems to be working well with the target audience, as the film is already trending on BookMyShow. According to the latest interest metrics, the movie has already crossed over 64,000 Interested clicks on BookMyShow, reflecting a high level of anticipation. Advance bookings for the film are now officially open across various regions. Produced by Ashiq Usman, Mollywood Times is scheduled for a global theatrical release this Friday, June 5, 2026. It will be interesting to see how this satirical take on the film world resonates with the viewers this weekend.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Drishyam 3 has officially completed twelve days of its theatrical run, and the Mohanlal starrer is holding steady as it approaches a major domestic milestone. After a busy second weekend, the film transitioned into its second Monday with consistent interest across the southern circuits. On Day 12, the project brought in an India gross collection of ₹2.56 Cr. This pushes the total India gross to a significant ₹114.76 Cr. While the gross figures are climbing fast, the film is also effectively just a few lakhs away from entering the prestigious 100 crore net club in India, as it currently stands at ₹98.90 Cr net. If we analyze the current trend, the collections on Monday saw a 58.9 percent drop compared to the Sunday performance. This is a very standard pattern for a working day following a peak weekend. What is noteworthy is that the film still maintained a strong presence with 2,276 shows across the country yesterday. In terms of state-wise gross business, Kerala remains the primary driver, contributing ₹2.15 Cr to the daily gross, while the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions added ₹0.15 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Let us look at the language-specific performance for the Malayalam version. On its twelfth day, it collected a net of ₹2.00 Cr. While this keeps the momentum going, it places Drishyam 3 at the ninth spot on the all-time list for the highest second-monday collections in Mollywood history. It currently sits just behind the records set by Neru and Sarvam Maya. You can see how it compares to some of the biggest recent hits in the industry in the table below. Top 10 Mollywood Movies - Highest 2nd Monday Malayalam NetMOVIE NAME2ND MONDAY NET (MALAYALAM)Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros₹ 5.20 CrLokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra₹ 4.85 CrThudarum₹ 4.80 CrManjummel Boys₹ 4.50 Cr2018₹ 3.65 CrAavesham₹ 3.10 CrNeru₹ 2.50 CrSarvam Maya₹ 2.15 CrDrishyam 3 (Malayalam)₹ 2.00 CrAadujeevitham - The Goat Life₹ 1.83 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Occupancy rates in its home territory remain quite encouraging for a Monday. Kochi stood out with an overall occupancy of 33.3 percent, with night shows even touching the 50 percent mark. Trivandrum recorded 17.0 percent occupancy, while the Bengaluru market saw about 6.0 percent for the Malayalam version. The ticketing data from BookMyShow further confirms this engagement, with approximately 48,870 tickets sold yesterday alone. To date, over 36.39 lakh tickets have been booked on the platform through the film's run. Internationally, the Drishyam brand continues to show massive pull. Based on early estimates, the film added ₹0.75 Cr from overseas markets on Day 12, taking its total overseas gross to approximately ₹110.00 Cr. This is a significant milestone because it means the international market is contributing almost as much as the domestic market to the total collections. When we combine the India gross of ₹114.76 Cr and the overseas early estimates, the worldwide gross collection stands at an estimated ₹224.76 Cr. Moving forward, the focus will be on how the film performs over the remaining weekdays. With the 100 crore net milestone in sight for today, the film is set to join an elite group of Malayalam cinema very soon. The consistent footfalls and the massive overseas performance suggest that Drishyam 3 is well on its way to cementing its legacy as another highly successful chapter in this popular franchise.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 30 - Malayalam cinema continues its dream run at the box office as megastar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 has achieved yet another major milestone. The crime thriller has crossed the 100 crore mark in India gross collections and has simultaneously entered the prestigious 200 crore worldwide club within just nine days of release, emerging as one of the biggest successes of 2026. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic Drishyam franchise opened to massive anticipation and quickly translated that excitement into impressive box office numbers. Despite the mixed audience reception, the film has collected approximately 100+ crore gross in India, becoming the 8th Malayalam film to do so, while overseas markets have contributed around 108 crore, taking its total worldwide gross to an outstanding 208 crore in nine days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 100 Crore Gross Domestically S. No. Film Domestic Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 184.00 Cr 2 Manjummel Boys ₹ 167.65 Cr 3 Vaazha 2 ₹ 149.50 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 141.60 Cr 5 Empuraan ₹ 124.50 Cr 6 2018 ₹ 110.50 Cr 7 Drishyam 3 ₹ 100.00+ Cr 8 Pulimurugan ₹ 100.00 Cr As of May 29, 2026. The film's performance has been particularly remarkable in international territories, where it has enjoyed an exceptional run across the Middle East, North America, Europe, and other key overseas markets. In fact, overseas collections have outpaced domestic earnings throughout most of its theatrical run, highlighting the global appeal of the franchise and Mohanlal's star power. Drishyam 3 had already signalled blockbuster potential by crossing the 100 crore worldwide mark in just three days, becoming one of the fastest Malayalam films to achieve the feat. The film maintained strong momentum throughout its first week and comfortably crossed the double-century mark globally during its second weekend. It has become the sixth Mollywood title to top 200 crores worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 200 Crore Gross Worldwide S. No. Film Worldwide Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 303.85 Cr 2 Empuraan ₹ 266.80 Cr 3 Manjummel Boys ₹ 241.00 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 235.40 Cr 5 Vaazha 2 ₹ 235.25 Cr 6 Drishyam 3 ₹ 208.00 Cr The latest achievement further strengthens Mohanlal's dominance at the box office. The superstar has consistently delivered major theatrical successes in recent years, and Drishyam 3 has now joined the list of his biggest worldwide grossers. The film has also become one of the select Malayalam titles to cross the 200-crore milestone worldwide, underscoring the industry's growing commercial reach. Featuring Mohanlal in his celebrated role of Georgekutty alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Siddique, the thriller continues to attract audiences despite the arrival of new releases. With strong word-of-mouth support and sustained overseas business, the film is expected to add significantly to its total in the coming days.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 28 - Superstar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 continues its superb box office journey across the globe. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the highly anticipated thriller has now achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first South Indian film of 2026 to cross the $10 million mark in overseas markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The third instalment of the iconic Drishyam franchise has turned into a worldwide phenomenon since its theatrical release, despite mixed word of mouth. The film has recorded excellent collections in major international territories, including the Gulf, North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe. The overseas performance of Drishyam 3 has been brilliant right from its opening weekend. The film witnessed packed shows across several international markets, with Malayalam cinema fans turning out in huge numbers to experience Georgekutty's latest chapter on the big screen. The franchise value and Mohanlal's massive popularity among global audiences have played a key role in the film's brilliant run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this achievement even more significant is that Drishyam 3 has become the first South Indian film of the year to enter the prestigious $10 million overseas club, outperforming several big-budget releases from multiple industries. Among the biggest Malayalam overseas grossers, the Mohanlal starrer has become the third biggest, and is expected to finish at least with the second position. Apart from its phenomenal overseas numbers, the film is also performing solidly domestically. With strong occupancy during weekdays and massive support from family audiences, Drishyam 3 is heading towards becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. Given its current momentum, Drishyam 3 is expected to continue dominating the box office in the second week also. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top Malayalam Overseas Grossers S. No. Movie Overseas Gross 1 L2: Empuraan ₹ 142.25 Cr 2 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 119.90 Cr 3 Drishyam 3 ₹ 97.50 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 93.80 Cr 5 Vaazha 2 ₹ 85.75 Cr Data as of May 27