Box Office Report: Drishyam 3 Continues Strong Run as Chand Mera Dil Slows After Weekend

MUMBAI, INDIA — May 26, 2026

Box Office Report shows South Indian films continuing their strong dominance in theaters as Drishyam 3 and Karuppu maintained impressive momentum even after the weekend rush, while Bollywood films Chand Mera Dil and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do witnessed slower collections on Monday.

Although all four films recorded solid weekend earnings, weekday trends now indicate that audience preference is leaning more strongly toward South Indian content, particularly suspense thrillers and action-driven dramas. Trade analysts say positive word-of-mouth and strong repeat audience turnout are helping films like Drishyam 3 and Karuppu maintain their hold at the box office.

Chand Mera Dil Sees Noticeable Drop After Weekend

Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, Chand Mera Dil experienced a decline in collections after its weekend performance.

The romantic drama earned an estimated ₹2.25 crore on Monday, significantly lower than its Sunday collection of ₹4.35 crore. Despite the drop, the film has managed to collect approximately ₹13.25 crore at the domestic box office so far.

The movie initially attracted younger audiences due to its music, romance-driven storyline, and fresh on-screen pairing. However, weekday occupancy rates reportedly slowed across several multiplex chains after the opening weekend.

Industry observers believe the film may depend heavily on urban audiences and positive weekday word-of-mouth to maintain stable collections in the coming days.

Drishyam 3 Continues Strong Box Office Run

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal continues to dominate theaters with Drishyam 3, which remains one of the strongest performers currently running in cinemas.

The suspense-thriller earned around ₹7.35 crore on Monday after collecting ₹13.85 crore on Sunday. Despite the expected weekday drop, the film has already reached an impressive total of ₹61.80 crore within its first five days.

Trade experts say the film’s gripping storyline, suspense elements, and strong emotional narrative are helping attract audiences across language markets. The franchise’s popularity has also contributed significantly to the movie’s successful opening week.

Cinema owners in several regions have reportedly increased show counts due to sustained audience demand, especially during evening and night screenings.

Karuppu Maintains Excellent Momentum in Second Week

Tamil action drama Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, continues to perform exceptionally well in its second week.

The film collected ₹5.90 crore on its second Monday after earning ₹14.75 crore on Sunday. With this, the movie’s total domestic collection has reached approximately ₹154.75 crore within 11 days.

Trade analysts believe Karuppu is benefiting from strong mass appeal, action-packed storytelling, and positive audience reactions in both metropolitan and smaller centers.

The film has emerged as one of the major commercial successes of the season and continues to outperform several Bollywood releases despite entering its second week.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Struggles to Gain Momentum

Comedy-drama Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, continues its slow run at the box office.

The film earned around ₹1.02 crore on its second Monday, down from ₹3.25 crore collected on Sunday. After 11 days in theaters, its total collection stands at approximately ₹37.37 crore.

While the movie received moderate audience attention during the weekend, its weekday occupancy has remained limited compared to larger-performing South Indian releases.

Industry experts suggest the film may face increasing competition in the coming days if stronger releases continue attracting larger audiences nationwide.

South Indian Cinema Continues Dominating Indian Box Office

The latest Box Office Report highlights the growing influence of South Indian cinema across India’s theatrical market. Films from Malayalam and Tamil cinema are increasingly drawing audiences not just in regional territories but also in Hindi-speaking markets.

Trade analysts say strong storytelling, large-scale production quality, and pan-India marketing strategies are helping South Indian films gain wider acceptance among viewers.

The success of Drishyam 3 and Karuppu also reflects changing audience preferences, where content-driven cinema and strong theatrical experiences are playing a bigger role than star power alone.

Bollywood films continue to face pressure to deliver stronger scripts and unique theatrical experiences as competition intensifies across the Indian film industry.

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