Ajay Devgn has rewritten box-office history with Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, shattering records to cross the coveted ₹500 crore worldwide gross milestone in just 12 days. Released on October 2, 2026, the gripping crime thriller has officially become the highest-grossing film of the superstar’s illustrious 36-year career as a leading man. Box-office reports confirm a phenomenal global haul of ₹501.80 crore, powered by a massive ₹387.80 crore domestic gross and an impressive ₹114 crore from international markets.
The film reached this unprecedented benchmark following a strong second Tuesday turnaround in India, where it collected ₹8.50 crore net, registering a 41.7% surge over the previous day’s collections.
This brings the total domestic net collection to ₹323.50 crore, marking Ajay Devgn’s maiden entry into the prestigious ₹300 crore net club in India. The exceptional run cements the movie’s position as the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2026, outperforming initial trade expectations and setting a new record for the Drishyam franchise across all languages.
Produced by Panorama Studios and directed by Abhishek Pathak, the high-stakes investigative drama serves as the definitive finale to the beloved Vijay Salgaonkar saga. The powerhouse ensemble features stellar performances from returning cast members Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, and Ishita Dutta, alongside formidable new franchise additions Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj. While audiences continue to throng theatres globally, the makers have confirmed that this instalment brings the narrative to a complete final close, leaving a lasting legacy at the Indian box office.
News Edit KV Raman

