Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third and final chapter of the Ajay Devgn-led thriller franchise, released in cinemas on October 2 and opened to a packed first day.

Trade tracker Sacnilk reported live day-one India net collections of around Rs 40.54 crore from over 10,500 shows, while TrackTollywood showed live gross nearing Rs 58.19 crore at about 53.5 per cent occupancy. Advance bookings for the extended opening weekend were close to Rs 38 crore, according to trade reports.

Bollywood Hungama reported exhibitor mania ahead of release, with theatres adding post-midnight shows and premium pricing in some circuits. The film is the franchise’s solo release on the Gandhi Jayanti national holiday.

Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film sees Devgn return as Vijay Salgaonkar. The first two films grossed Rs 453 crore worldwide, setting a high bar for the finale.

Bollywood Hungama reported that exhibitors were asked to price the finale on par with big-ticket releases like Spider-Man and Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The first Drishyam opened at Rs 5.85 crore in 2015, while Drishyam 2 opened at Rs 15.38 crore in 2022 and earned Rs 104.66 crore in its first week.