{
  "id": 13879502,
  "title": "Drishyam 3 nears Rs 5 billion worldwide, becomes 2026’s second-highest grossing Indian film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/drishyam-3-nears-rs-5-billion-worldwide-becomes-2026s-second-highest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:08:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/drishyam-3-nears-rs-5-billion-worldwide-becomes-2026s-second-highest-grossing-indian-film-1.500707030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Drishyam 3, directed by Abhishek Pathak, is on track to become the second-highest grossing Indian film of 2026, with a worldwide total near Rs 5 billion. The film has already surpassed Ajay Devgn's previous record with Tanhaji, collecting Rs 300 crore net in India within the first ten days of its run. On Saturday, the film's collections rose sharply by over 80%, going from Rs 14.50 crore on Friday to Rs 26.50 crore on Saturday. Collections fell slightly on Sunday, but still added Rs 22.50 crore. The film's opening weekend totalled Rs 176.50 crore. Drishyam 3 now holds the record for Devgn's highest-grossing film in his career, surpassing Tanhaji's Rs 279.59 crore domestic net. The competition is set to increase this week with the releases of Jailer 2 starring Rajinikanth, Ranabaali, Prahaar, and Nayyi Naveli.",
  "summary": "Vijay Salgaonkar has spent three films making evidence disappear. The box-office numbers for Drishyam 3 , however, tell a story of their own. Ten days into its run, Abhishek Pathak’s film has crossed Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) net in India, making it the biggest hit of Ajay Devgn’s career as a leading man. The film has collected Rs 3.09 billion and Rs 370.80 crore gross in India, along with Rs…",
  "key_points": [
    "Drishyam 3 nears Rs 5 billion worldwide gross",
    "Surpasses Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji record in India",
    "Holds Devgn's highest-grossing film title"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The film's massive box office trajectory cements its status as a dominant commercial force, reshaping the competitive landscape for major Indian releases throughout the remainder of 2026.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}