Drishyam: The Conclusion has stormed past Rs 150 crore at the Indian box office in its opening weekend, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. The Ajay Devgn thriller collected Rs 176.50 crore nett in India over three days, with a worldwide gross of Rs 272.80 crore.

The film opened at Rs 62.03 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 50.95 crore on Saturday and Rs 60 crore on Sunday. Bollywood Hungama noted the three-day total is 2.6 times the lifetime collection of the original Drishyam, underlining the franchise’s massive growth.

The Vijay Salgaonkar saga has clearly struck a chord with audiences, with packed shows across the country. Trade experts say the film is on track to become one of the biggest hits of the year if it holds through the weekdays. The strong numbers also signal that well-made franchise films continue to draw families to theatres in large numbers. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna, and the franchise is now among Bollywood’s most successful ever.