The formidable cinematic partnership of screen icon Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph has made box office history once again, as their latest thriller Drishyam 3 rocketed past the ₹200-crore mark globally in just seven days.

The cinematic triumph marks Mohanlal’s third film to cross this coveted milestone, following the monumental success of his previous blockbusters Empuraan and Thudarum.

Taking to social media to celebrate the feat, Mohanlal shared the official box office poster with a heartfelt note to his global audience: "Three movies. Three chapters. One unbroken bond. Thank you for walking Georgekutty and his family."

Released strategically to coincide with the veteran actor's birthday, Drishyam 3 has garnered widespread critical acclaim. Critics have praised Jeethu Joseph’s direction, noting that he has crafted a deeply emotive thriller anchored by Mohanlal’s characteristically spellbinding performance.

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The scale of the release reflects the immense anticipation surrounding the project. The film rolled out across 465 screens in Kerala alone, alongside an expansive international footprint spanning 3,000 screens worldwide. The core ensemble cast—including Meena, Esther Anil, Ansiba, Siddique, Asha Sharath, and Murali Gopy—all reprised their vital roles to safeguard the franchise's continuity.

The Drishyam phenomenon began in 2013, with the original film widely regarded as a benchmark for the Indian thriller genre. Fans had to wait eight years for the second chapter, which debuted in 2021. Because of severe pandemic restrictions at the time, Drishyam 2 bypassed conventional cinemas for a direct-to-streaming launch.

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While that digital release was embraced warmly by film enthusiasts at home, the spectacular theatrical reception of Drishyam 3 proves that audiences were more than ready to experience Georgekutty’s high-stakes family saga back on the big screen.