October 5, 19:51Aaj Tak

Screenwriter reveals over 100 script versions were prepared to determine the climax of 'Drishyam 3'

Screenwriter Amil Kian Khan revealed that more than a hundred drafts were developed to finalize the ending of the film 'Drishyam 3' (titled 'Drishyam: The Conclusion'). In a recent interview, Amil noted that the most challenging task was creating an entirely new plot for the third installment that would not copy the original material while still preserving the true spirit of the franchise.

This film represents a departure from previous installments, as the first two parts were direct remakes of the Malayalam films 'Drishyam' by Mohanal. However, the third part steers the story and conclusion in a new direction with Vijay Salgaonkar and his family.

Discussing the writing process with 'The Free Press Journal,' Amil described it as extremely difficult. He compared it to climbing a very high mountain, bearing the burden of the legacy of two highly acclaimed films and the audience's attachment to a family they have known for years. Furthermore, there was the crucial question: how to surprise the audience for the third time?

'The task was to write an original screenplay while retaining the DNA of 'Drishyam.' It had to include humor, family, emotion, drama, and thriller, with no single element dominating the others. It was like creating a very delicate balance. Fortunately, no one refused this task.'

He added that achieving justice regarding the film's ending (climax) was not easy, and the team wrote numerous drafts before reaching the final version.

Sharing amusing details of the process, Amil mentioned having folders within folders containing numbered and dated drafts, as well as files named 'FINAL', 'FINAL 2', 'FINAL FINAL', and possibly 'FINAL PLEASE GOD.' He admitted he lost count, but there are over a hundred different versions.

'Drishyam: The Conclusion' concludes Salgaonkar's struggle with the Goa police. The police attempt to prove that they concealed the body of a boy who was the son of IGP Mira Deshmukh. The film also demonstrated an impressive opening at the box office: it earned ₹176.50 crore (net) in India and ₹272.80 crore (gross) worldwide in three days.

The film is directed by Abhishek Patak, and Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Vijay Salgaonkar. Shriya Saran, Tabu, Ishita Datta, and Mrinal Jadhav also star in the film, while the cast also includes Jaydip Ahalat, Rajat Kapoor, and Prakash Raj.

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www.aajtak.inOctober 5, 14:05

Ajay Devgn's film 'Drishyam 3' surpasses box office earnings of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt films

The Hindi film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' demonstrated impressive results in its opening days, collecting over 150 crore rupees at the box office. The film gained global popularity, surpassing the mark of 250 crore rupees worldwide in just three days.

The popularity of 'Drishyam 3' was so high that it forced competition with Hollywood pictures, which is a rare phenomenon. On October 2, Tom Cruise's action movie 'Digger' was released globally. However, audiences did not embrace this film, and critical reviews did not contribute to its revenue growth. As a result, Tom's film appeared pale compared to Ajay's smaller film 'Drishyam'.

On its first day, 'Drishyam 3' earned about $2.7 million, equivalent to approximately 26 crore rupees, in America and Canada. Furthermore, in Europe, the Gulf countries, and other international markets, the film brought in over $3.4 million, or more than 33 crore rupees.

By Sunday, the film's total worldwide gross reached approximately $28.4 million, amounting to about 273 crore rupees. Thanks to these earnings, 'Drishyam: Conclusion' became the second highest-grossing film of the weekend globally. Only Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson's 'Verti' surpassed it, earning $62.6 million, or 615 crore rupees.

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise's 'Digger' earned about $20 million, or 190 crore rupees, during its opening weekend. Brad Pitt's film 'Heart of the Beast' collected $28 million, or 270 crore rupees, during its second week and ranked third this weekend. Despite 'Drishyam 3' being released in fewer theaters, it surpassed the box office earnings of these two Hollywood stars.

According to available information, the budget for 'Drishyam: Conclusion' is estimated at approximately 100-110 crore rupees, and it proved itself as a blockbuster in just three days. Now, it is anticipated what revenue it will bring in Monday.

www.aajtak.inOctober 3, 04:01

Film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' with Ajay Devgn becomes a box office hit, collecting a significant amount on the first day

The film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' has earned the status of a box office leader, causing a real sensation at the box office. This meme-worthy character from the 'Drishyam' franchise, which was often discussed in connection with the events of October 2nd, has gained wide popularity in pop culture. The franchise, based on a Malayalam remake, has been recognized as a global success, and three parts of this story have already been released in Hindi.

Recently, the film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' starring Ajay Devgn was released, and preliminary sales already indicated its potentially huge success. Before the film's release, it was expected that 'Drishyam 3' could collect 40–50 million rupees on the first day, but as the release date approached and audience interest grew, forecasts increased to 55–60 million rupees.

After the film's release on October 2nd, the first-day collection report became available. Thanks to the holiday associated with Ganesh Chaturthi, the film showed excellent results. According to Sakencilk, the film collected a net income of 66.75 million rupees in 15,735 theaters across the country. The gross revenue in India amounted to 80.10 million rupees. Furthermore, 'Drishyam 3' earned another 15 million rupees outside India, leading to a total global collection of 95.10 million rupees.

This success makes it the only Hindi film to collect such an amount in one day after Ranveer Singh's 'Durhandar: Revenge'. The film gave Ajay Devgn his biggest box office start in his 34-year career. Among actors from the 90s, he surpassed stars like Shah Rukh, Salman, Amir, and Akshay, setting a record for opening collections in Hindi. Moreover, he overtook the first-day collection of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jaan', which collected 65 million rupees in 2023, beating it by only 1 million rupees. Within Hindi releases, he is only surpassed by Ranveer Singh's 'Durhandar: Revenge', which started with 102 million rupees.

The film 'Drishyam 3' received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Following impressive first-day collections, it can be assumed that it may surpass the second part in total revenue. There is a possibility that within the first week, the film will exceed the mark of 150 million rupees. The film was written and directed by Abhishek Pathak. It is worth noting that this episode of the 'Drishyam' series is not a direct remake of the Malayalam original.

www.aajtak.inOctober 1, 13:46

Pre-sales for 'Drishyam 3' promise a record start with box office collections of 50 crore rupees

The film 'Drishyam 3' is fully ready for release in theaters on October 2nd, Ganesh Chaturthi, generating immense interest from viewers. Preliminary sales statistics show exceptionally high figures, indicating a potentially explosive debut.

Industry experts believe that the third and final installment of this successful franchise is capable of collecting 50 crore rupees (net) on its first day of release. The influx of pre-purchases has created a charged atmosphere even before the official release.

Thanks to this strong pace of pre-sales, 'Drishyam 3' is moving towards becoming the second biggest opening among all Hindi films in 2026. In this ranking, it will only be surpassed by 'Dhurandhar 2'. If the film reaches the projected mark of 50 crore rupees, it will significantly outperform other major releases of the year, such as 'Mirzapur: The Movie' (28.11 crore rupees) and 'Border 2' (32.10 crore rupees), which will be directed by Abhishek Patak.

As of Thursday morning, the film has already collected 19.75 crore rupees in pre-sales. On the premiere day, Friday, over 5.35 lakh tickets were sold across more than 12,000 shows nationwide. According to the trade website Sacnilk, the figures for the three-day weekend are even more impressive: including paid seats, the film exceeded 36.25 crore rupees (gross) solely from advance bookings in India.

The film's success is not limited to India; 'Drishyam 3' is also in high demand in international markets. Over 3 crore rupees has already been collected from overseas pre-sales for the premiere day. Total revenue from overseas pre-sales over the weekend exceeded 5 crore rupees. It is expected that the total global pre-sale volume will reach 50 crore rupees before the cinema screenings begin, foreshadowing a historic weekend.

In the domestic market, the film has strengthened its position shortly before the release. Even before the completion of sales on the last day, the gross collection on the premiere day approached 20 crore rupees. Since sales are ongoing and more audience members are expected to flock to theaters, the film has every chance of reaching the target of 50 crore rupees (net). In this regard, it has surpassed all previous ticket sales records for its previous installment, 'Drishyam 2.'

Ajay Devgn will once again appear in his iconic role as Vijay Salgaonkar—a family man willing to make any sacrifice to conceal family secrets. In this third and final part, he will be accompanied by Tabu, Shrriya Saran, Jaydeep Ahlawat, Ishita Datta, and Mrinal Jadhav.