Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3 has opened advance bookings for its October 2 release, selling tens of thousands of tickets across national chains within hours and grossing over 1.12 crore rupees in early sales.
Advance ticket sales for Day 1 have officially commenced for Drishyam 3, the eagerly awaited third chapter in the legendary suspense series featuring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. Advance bookings for Day 1 have officially opened for this eagerly awaited third installment of the legendary suspense franchise featuring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. Timed precisely with its scheduled Gandhi Jayanti release window, the thriller has immediately sparked strong enthusiasm among fans across multiplex networks. Advance sales began on Saturday, and the initial buzz has been quite impressive. Ticket sales are being spearheaded by multiplexes, though smaller cinema networks are likewise witnessing robust demand.
National Chain Sales and Ticket Volume Milestones
Across the two major national chains, approximately 35,000 tickets have been purchased thus far. While multiplexes currently account for all advance bookings, smaller chains such as Miraj, Moviemax, Wave and City Pride are likewise accumulating solid advance numbers. By the end of the day, the national chains figure should rise to around 45,000 tickets.
Ticket sales have generated 1.12 crore (excluding blocked seats across Indian theaters within only a few hours of opening. Drishyam 3: The Conclusion registered a thunderous start with its advance booking on BMS. On Saturday, September 26, the movie recorded 8.86K in pre-sales despite limited shows and restricted advance booking hours, though these may not strictly apply to day 1!
Multiplex Pricing Strategy and Regional Dominance
Drishyam 3 has achieved a lofty initial Average Ticket Price (ATP) of Rs 440, bolstered by premium screen placements and the strong brand equity of the franchise. Excluding blocked seats, the opening day ticket count reached 25K merely hours after advance bookings commenced. Out of 4,192 total shows currently available for advance booking, Maharashtra commands the lead with 1001 shows open for advance booking!
Pre-sales are currently dominated by metropolitan regions, with Maharashtra and the National Capital Region (NCR) capturing the largest portion of ticket sales for Ajay Devgn‘s movie. NCR registered a gross sale of 36.21 lakh across 747 shows for the opening day. Mumbai registered 19 lakh gross collection for 586 tracked shows! Maharashtra, with 1001 shows, registered a gross collection of 30 lakh! The theatrical release for the movie featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav is scheduled for October 2.
Opening Day Projections and Historical Benchmarks
That compares well with Stree 2, which had sold a similar number of tickets at the same stage before release. Because Drishyam 3 benefits from elevated ticket pricing, its gross advance collections are projected to be higher. Stree 2 opened on Independence Day in 2024 and netted Rs. 50 crore on its opening day, which is the benchmark Drishyam 3 will be targeting. Driven by the advantage of higher ticket pricing and the absence of paid previews to exhaust initial demand—unlike the strategy used for Stree 2—these figures could climb even further.
Drishyam 3 is currently forecasted to collect Rs. 50–60 crore nett at Pinkvilla Predicts, with a pinpoint forecast of Rs. 55 crore nett. An update will be made on Tuesday. If the advance momentum strengthens further, there is a possibility of an upward revision to the forecast. Overseas markets are likewise demonstrating strong advance sales for the film, positioning it to potentially achieve the highest performance ever recorded for an Ajay Devgn release.
Franchise Stakes and the Gandhi Jayanti Release Window
With 4,192 shows already listed and ticket momentum accelerating over the weekend, Drishyam 3 is establishing a firm foundation for a massive box office opening. Given its strong IP value and debut on a major national holiday, the film enters the box office carrying substantial expectations. Strong advance ticket sales have heightened anticipation for a franchise renowned for its family drama, gripping suspense, and unpredictable plot twists. Now, the big question is how far this early momentum will carry once the film finally premieres.
