Mumbai: Monday’s box‑office figures slipped across the board, yet Ajay Devgn’s suspenseful sequel Drishyam 3 retained its dominance. After a blockbuster opening weekend, the picture raked in roughly ₹21 crore on its first Monday, nudging its Indian net collection to about ₹197.54 crore.
Drishyam 3 maintains the lead
Released on 2 October under the helm of Abhishek Pathak, the thriller opened with a ₹62 crore haul, followed by ₹53.5 crore on Saturday and ₹61 crore on Sunday. The robust weekend left the film just a few crores shy of the coveted ₹200‑crore benchmark. With three straight days crossing the ₹50‑crore barrier, it remains the clear front‑runner among current releases. Featuring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat, the movie’s net total now stands at ₹197.54 crore.
The Vvan slides below ₹1 crore
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvan enjoyed a respectable weekend but stumbled once the workweek began. After a Sunday take of ₹3.25 crore, Monday’s earnings plunged to ₹95 lakh on its 11th day, bringing the Indian net to roughly ₹63.05 crore.
Hanuman Ansh sees a steep Monday dip
The two‑month‑old Hanuman Ansh continues to add to its impressive tally, yet daily revenues have slumped dramatically. Sunday’s collection was ₹3 crore, while Monday fell to about ₹75 lakh. Despite the drop, the film’s Indian net now hovers near ₹325.48 crore.
Prem Keetanu struggles for momentum
Among the newer entrants, Prem Keetanu posted modest numbers. It opened with ₹50 lakh on Friday, followed by ₹35 lakh on Saturday and ₹28 lakh on Sunday. Monday’s take was a mere ₹10 lakh, leaving its four‑day total at a modest level. The cast includes Veer Pahariya, Afiya Syed and Aparshakti Khurana.
Overall box‑office snapshot
The latest data highlights an expanding gap between the leader and the rest of the slate. While Drishyam 3 edges toward the ₹200‑crore milestone, both The Vvan and Hanuman Ansh suffered pronounced Monday declines. As weekday earnings become the key barometer, the coming days will reveal whether these titles can sustain their theatrical momentum.
