Original Georgekutty Praises Climax as Global Box Office Closes in on ₹500 Crore

The theatrical frenzy surrounding Ajay Devgn's suspense blockbuster Drishyam 3 (subtitled Drishyam: The Conclusion) has received the ultimate seal of creative approval from Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal. The veteran superstar, who immortalized the protagonist Georgekutty in the original Malayalam franchise, took to social media to share an emotional video congratulating Ajay Devgn, the production house, and the entire creative crew on delivering a masterclass in suspense storytelling. Having debuted in cinemas on October 2, the film has cemented its place as the definitive blockbuster milestone of Ajay Devgn’s career, establishing itself as the second highest-grossing Hindi release of 2026.Mohanlal's Video Tribute: Honoring the Definitive Conclusion of Vijay Salgaonkar's JourneyThe original creator and face of the suspense franchise lauded the storytelling craft of the Hindi adaptation:Official Video Endorsement: In a special clip presented by Star Studio 18, Mohanlal lauded the creative vision behind the production, noting that he watched Drishyam: The Conclusion and came away deeply impressed by how effectively the complex plotlines were resolved.Warm Praise for Key Creators: Mohanlal extended his personal congratulations to director Abhishek Pathak, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak, lead star Ajay Devgn, and the technical team for honoring the legacy of the original story while elevating its narrative impact.A Rarity in Cinema History: Mutual artistic appreciation between the frontrunners of the Malayalam and Hindi versions has thrilled cinephiles across India, bridging linguistic cinema divides with mutual artistic respect.Box Office Dominance: Drishyam 3 Crosses ₹489.74 Crore Worldwide on Day 12The theatrical momentum across single screens and national multiplexes continues to post massive numbers on non-holiday weekdays:Massive Screen Footprint: Entering its 12th day in theatres, Drishyam 3 continues to command screen space across 13,605 cinema halls globally, collecting an additional ₹6.25 crore during the early morning and afternoon shows.Domestic Box Office Milestone: The domestic net earnings now stand at an imposing ₹315.25 crore, translating to an Indian gross box office haul of ₹378.24 crore.Stellar Overseas Business: Fueling the international circuit, the investigative thriller grossed ₹2.50 crore on Day 11 abroad, pushing its foreign earnings to ₹111.50 crore.Approaching the ₹500 Crore Club: With a worldwide cumulative gross of ₹489.74 crore, the thriller is poised to cross the coveted ₹500 crore global milestone within hours.The 2026 Box Office Hierarchy: Chasing 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'The unprecedented run of Drishyam 3 reshapes the annual domestic box office leaderboard:Securing the Second Spot: By outpacing all other major autumn tentpoles, Drishyam 3 has officially claimed the second spot among the highest-earning Hindi blockbusters of 2026.The Record Benchmark: The only film ahead in the annual standings is the historic action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which maintains an all-time high with ₹1,149.30 crore net in India and ₹1,813.39 crore worldwide.Unprecedented Franchise Fatigue Defiance: Defying the typical decline seen in third installments, Ajay Devgn's portrayal of Vijay Salgaonkar has proved that compelling narrative resolution still drives unparalleled footfalls to the cinema halls.