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2 SourcesKochi, India
thebalanced.newsDrishyam 3 Crosses Rs 10 Crore in Advance Bookings Ahead of May Release
Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, has surpassed Rs 10 crore in worldwide advance bookings ahead of its May 21, 2026 release. The Malayalam crime thriller continues the story of Georgekutty and his family, exploring themes of guilt and fear from past events. The film has strong pre-sales domestically and internationally, with notable ticket sales in Kerala. A Hindi version starring Ajay Devgn is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus primarily on the film's commercial performance and release details without engaging in political discourse. Coverage centers on industry perspectives, audience reception, and production information, reflecting a neutral stance typical of entertainment reporting without evident political framing.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive, highlighting strong advance bookings and audience anticipation. Emphasis on box office milestones and successful pre-sales conveys optimism about the film's commercial prospects, while maintaining an informative and factual approach.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| oneindia | Drishyam 3: Mohanlal's Thriller Expected To Record One Of Malayalam Cinema's Biggest Openings | Center | Positive |
| timesnow | Drishyam 3 Advance Booking: Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph Film Crosses Rs 10 Crore Worldwide Ahead Of Release | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 15 May, 03:13 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow15 May, 03:13 amDrishyam 3 Advance Booking: Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph Film Crosses Rs 10 Crore Worldwide Ahead Of Release
- 2oneindia15 May, 12:49 pmDrishyam 3: Mohanlal's Thriller Expected To Record One Of Malayalam Cinema's Biggest Openings
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 15 May 2026
- Key entities
- Jeethu JosephMohanlalDrishyam 2Thriller filmMalayalamCroreAnsiba HassanEsther AnilAsha SharathMurali GopyMeena (actress)Siddique (actor)
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