Drishyam 3 (Drishyam: The Conclusion), starring Ajay Devgn, opened on a strong note at the box office, backed by positive reviews and the popularity of the franchise.
The initial audience response was encouraging, leading to expectations that the film could achieve a major milestone and potentially become one of the biggest grossers in the franchise.
At one stage, there was even speculation that the film could race towards the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide mark.
However, the momentum has not been sustained at the expected pace.
After crossing a worldwide gross of around Rs 360 crore, Drishyam 3 has started showing signs of slowing down.
While the film remains a strong theatrical performer, the pace of its collections will now determine how far it can ultimately go.
The upcoming weekend could prove crucial. A strong jump in collections, driven by increased audience turnout and favourable word of mouth, could help the film add significantly to its total and revive expectations of a much bigger finish.
However, if the second weekend fails to deliver substantial growth, the film could continue at a slower pace, making the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide milestone increasingly difficult to achieve.