Drishyam The Conclusion Holds Firm as Box Office Success Crosses ₹300 Crore
Drishyam The Conclusion is maintaining its grip on the Indian box office, with the Ajay Devgn-led thriller continuing to draw moviegoers even after several weeks in cinemas. The film crossed the ₹300 crore mark on Sunday, October 11, and trade expectations suggest it could earn at least ₹375 crore during its theatrical run. A move into the prestigious ₹400 crore club remains possible if audience interest stays strong.
Its performance has been notable not only for its weekend collections but also for its resilience on weekdays. That staying power has prompted distributor Panorama Studios to seek a substantial number of screenings for the film in its third week, beginning October 16. The request has sparked discussions between distributors and exhibitors, who must balance the continued demand for the thriller with a crowded slate of new releases.
Distributors Seek More Shows in the Third Week
According to a trade source cited by Bollywood Hungama, Panorama Studios has asked cinemas to retain a significant number of daily shows for Drishyam The Conclusion. The proposed allocation varies according to the number of screens at each venue, reflecting the distributor’s effort to keep the film widely accessible while accounting for different cinema formats.
Single-screen theatres have reportedly been asked to schedule at least three shows a day. The request rises to five shows for two-screen cinemas and six for three-screen venues, with one morning screening included in the latter. For four-screen multiplexes, the proposed allocation is seven shows, including a morning slot, while five-screen cinemas have been asked to provide eight.
The distributor’s request becomes more ambitious at larger venues. Cinemas with six screens have reportedly been asked to schedule ten shows, while theatres with seven or more screens have been asked to allocate 15 screenings. These figures underline the confidence surrounding the film’s ongoing demand, though they also highlight the challenges of managing a busy release calendar.
New Releases Complicate the Cinema Schedule
Exhibitors are weighing the request against several films due to arrive in cinemas during the same week. The upcoming titles include Nayyi Navelli, Prahaar, Street Fighter, Jailer 2 and Ranabaali. Some of these releases are expected to appeal to distinct audiences, while Jailer 2 and Ranabaali are also scheduled to arrive in Hindi, potentially increasing their reach across markets.
For cinema operators, deciding how many shows to give each film is a commercial calculation. A title that has already established a loyal audience can continue to deliver reliable ticket sales, but new releases need enough showtimes to build awareness and attract opening-weekend audiences. The final schedule may therefore depend on factors such as local demand, advance sales, screen availability and the performance of each film in specific regions.
The negotiations have reportedly delayed advance bookings for the coming week at several cinemas. Until exhibitors and distributors agree on show allocations, moviegoers may find that tickets for some new releases—or for the continuing run of Drishyam The Conclusion—are not yet available to book.
When Could the Scheduling Dispute Be Resolved?
There is no firm timetable for a resolution. A trade source suggested that discussions could conclude by Wednesday, either in the morning or later in the day. However, based on recent scheduling negotiations, the process could stretch into Thursday, just one day before the new films are expected to open.
Such last-minute decisions are not unusual when a popular holdover title competes with several incoming releases. Distributors want to protect a film’s momentum, while exhibitors need to create a workable mix that gives audiences choice and supports the commercial prospects of every title. The eventual compromise is likely to vary from cinema to cinema rather than follow one uniform nationwide arrangement.
Why the Film’s Run Could Continue
An industry insider believes Drishyam The Conclusion still has considerable box-office potential. The film’s steady weekday performance suggests that its audience may extend beyond the initial rush, with viewers continuing to choose the thriller as word of mouth sustains interest. That kind of consistency can help a film remain competitive even when new titles enter the market.
The makers have also reportedly asked exhibitors to keep ticket prices at regular levels. Avoiding premium pricing could make the film more accessible to families and repeat viewers, particularly in a crowded week when audiences are deciding which releases to watch. Affordable, standard-rate tickets may help the thriller retain some of its appeal alongside the new arrivals.
For the wider Bollywood box office, the situation reflects a familiar challenge: successful films often continue to command screens even as the next wave of releases approaches. The outcome will depend on whether audience demand for Drishyam The Conclusion remains strong enough to justify a sizeable show count—and how much room exhibitors can make for the films arriving on October 16.
With the film already past ₹300 crore and aiming for a much higher final total, its third-week screen share could prove important. The coming days will reveal whether cinemas can reach a compromise that preserves the thriller’s momentum while giving new releases a fair opportunity to find their audience.
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