Kochi: Drishyam 3 starring Mohanlal has registered a strong pre-release response ahead of its May 21 release, with advance bookings indicating the possibility of one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema.
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the thriller marks the return of Georgekutty and his family, continuing one of the most successful film franchises in Indian cinema. Early booking trends have shown significant audience interest both in domestic markets and overseas territories.
According to trade reports, the film had generated nearly Rs 25 crore in worldwide pre-release sales by May 19, with booking activity continuing ahead of release day.
Strong advance bookings seen across markets
Trade estimates indicate that advance ticket sales for the film have shown momentum in both India and international markets.
Domestic collections have reportedly contributed a substantial portion of the total pre-sales, with Kerala emerging as one of the strongest regions for advance bookings.
Apart from India, overseas markets including Gulf countries, North America, the United Kingdom and Australia have also reported encouraging booking trends.
Industry observers expect final-hour ticket sales and release-day bookings to further increase overall figures.
Large franchise films often experience a rise in bookings closer to release, especially after strong audience anticipation and promotional campaigns.
Film may target major opening-day numbers
Current booking trends suggest that the film could register one of the largest opening-day collections in Malayalam cinema if momentum continues.
Trade estimates indicate that the final worldwide advance booking figures could rise further before the first show begins.
If current trends sustain, the film may potentially target opening-day collections crossing significant milestones globally.
The current highest worldwide opening record in Malayalam cinema is held by L2: Empuraan, another Mohanlal-starrer.
Industry observers believe Drishyam 3 is positioned among the leading contenders for one of the strongest openings in the industry.
Franchise popularity drives audience interest
One of the major reasons behind the film’s pre-release response is the popularity of the Drishyam franchise over the years.
The original Drishyam released in 2013 emerged as a major success and later received remakes in multiple Indian languages.
The sequel, Drishyam 2, further expanded the reach of the franchise through its release during the pandemic period.
The continuing story of Georgekutty has generated sustained curiosity among audiences, contributing to the anticipation surrounding the third instalment.
The franchise has also built a wider audience beyond Malayalam cinema due to adaptations and strong recall value across regions.
Familiar cast returns for third instalment
The film brings back several familiar faces from the previous instalments.
Apart from Mohanlal, the cast includes Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil in important roles.
Supporting performances are also featured from Murali Gopy, Siddique, Asha Sarath, Santhi Mayadevi and Veena Nandakumar.
The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor, while the technical team includes cinematographer Satheesh Kurup, editor VS Vinayak and music composer Anil Johnson.
With strong pre-release momentum and audience curiosity continuing to rise, Drishyam 3 now heads into release with significant expectations from fans and industry observers.
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