Ajay Devgn’s suspense thriller Drishyam has proven to be not just a creative triumph, but one of the most financially successful film franchises in modern Indian cinema history. With Drishyam 3 sweeping theaters across the country and collecting a net total of 215.50 crore in just 5 days, the cumulative numbers for this trilogy have reached a huge milestone!
Drishyam Franchise Hits 300% Return On Investment!
On a combined budget of 128 crore, the three films of this franchise have generated a net cumulative collection of 512.50 crore in India, yielding a whopping 384.50 crore in net profit and crossing the huge 300% Return on Investment benchmark! This is one of the biggest for an Indian franchise, but we will weigh that some other time!
Is Drishyam 3 A Hit At The Box Office?
Starring Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor, and Kamlesh Sawant, Drishyam 3 is reportedly mounted on a budget of 110 crore! The film has churned out a net collection of 215.5 crore in 5 days, registering a 95.9% profit. The film still needs to hit a 100% profit to claim a hit verdict, which is 4.5 crore more!
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Drishyam Franchise Analysis – Film-By-Film!
1. Drishyam (2015)
The film that started it all! Released in 2015, Nishikant Kamat’s directorial adaptation of the original Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, by the same name, operated on a modest budget of 48 crore. Thanks to phenomenal word-of-mouth and steady weekday holds, the film went on to collect a net total of 76.16 crore, laying the ground for a powerhouse cinematic universe.
- Budget: 48 crore
- India Net Collection: 76.16 crore
- Net Profit: 28.16 crore
- ROI%: 58.67%
- Verdict: Plus
2. Drishyam 2 (2022)
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 2 revived the Indian box office during a challenging post-COVID era. Scaled up on an 80 crore budget, the sequel delivered a blockbuster theatrical run, earning 240.59 crore net in India. With Akshaye Khanna coming on board, the film secured a super hit verdict at the box office.
- Budget: 80 crore
- India Net Collection: 240.59 crore
- Net Profit: 160.59 crore
- ROI%: 200.74%
- Verdict: Super Hit
3. Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026 – Running)
Mounted on the largest scale in the franchise at 110 crore, Drishyam 3 achieved breakeven in just a few days of release! In just 5 days, the film has netted 215.50 crore, already yielding 105.50 crore in net profit. As the film continues its unstoppable theatrical run, its ROI percentage will rapidly climb toward the 200% mark!
- Budget: 110 crore
- India Net Collection (5 Days): 215.50 crore
- Net Profit: 105.50 crore
- ROI%: 95.91%
- Verdict: Plus
Drishyam Franchise Box Office Summary
Achieving a 300.39% total Return on Investment across three films proves that Vijay Salgaonkar’s story is one of the most bankable movie assets in Indian cinema’s history. As Drishyam 3 adds many more crores to its tally over the coming weeks, the overall franchise profits will set a gold standard for crime-thriller brands at the box office.
Check out the breakdown of the franchise at the box office.
- Total Budget: 128 crore
- Total India Net Collection: 512.5 crore
- Total Net Profit: 384.5 crore
- Total ROI%: 300.3%
Check out the day-wise worldwide collection breakdown of Drishyam 3.
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