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Kochi: The countdown has begun for the release of Drishyam 3 starring superstar Mohanlal. As the final instalment of the blockbuster franchise, the film has generated massive anticipation among movie lovers.

Advance ticket bookings for the film have opened strongly, indicating a huge box-office opening worldwide.

According to box-office tracking platform Sacnilk, the film has already grossed nearly Rs 25 crore globally through pre-release ticket sales for its opening day shows. Reports said the movie alone earned around Rs 10.50 crore gross in India through advance bookings.

Trade analysts expect the worldwide pre-release collection to touch nearly Rs 40 crore gross by the end of the day.

Currently, the record for the highest opening in Malayalam cinema is held by L2: Empuraan, which also featured Mohanlal in the lead role. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film reportedly collected around Rs 68-70 crore gross worldwide on its opening day.

Now, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether “Drishyam 3” can surpass that record.

The runtime of “Drishyam 3” is reportedly 159.05 minutes, making it 2 hours, 39 minutes and 5 seconds long. The first film in the franchise had a runtime of 164 minutes, while the second part lasted 153 minutes.

The Central Board of Film Certification has granted the film a ‘U/A 16+’ certificate.

“Drishyam 3” is scheduled for a grand worldwide release on May 21, 2026. Though originally made in Malayalam, the film will also release simultaneously in dubbed versions in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.