Drishyam 3 Crosses ₹300 Crore: Box Office Update and Release Dates for Ramayana, King and More
Mumbai: If you have walked past a cinema hall in the last two weeks, you have probably noticed the crowds. Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is still pulling families into theatres, a new set of Hindi films opens this Friday, and two of the biggest films of the year, Ramayana: Part 1 and Shah Rukh Khan's King, now have firm release dates.
Here is a clear, fact-checked look at where Bollywood stands as of October 15, 2026: the latest box-office numbers, what is releasing next, and which trailers and announcements are officially confirmed.
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion Is Ajay Devgn's Biggest Hit
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Released on October 2, 2026, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion was always going to be watched closely. The franchise began in 2015 as the Hindi remake of the 2013 Malayalam hit, and the second part, released in November 2022, became one of that year's biggest Hindi films. Now the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable operator who will do anything to protect his family, comes to what is being called its final chapter.
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the new film adds Jaideep Ahlawat as SP Crime Branch Rajveer Singh Tomar, a fresh and dangerous opponent for the Salgaonkar family. Audiences seem to have liked what they saw.
According to trade reports, the film earned roughly ₹243 to ₹245 crore net in India in its first week. By the end of the second weekend on October 11, the ten-day total had reached about ₹309 crore, with around ₹23 crore coming on the second Sunday alone. That makes it Ajay Devgn's first individual entry into the ₹300 crore net club, and Koimoi calls it the highest-grossing threequel in Hindi cinema, ahead of Salman Khan's Tiger 3.
Even the weekday numbers held up well. After the usual drop on the second Monday, the film still collected above ₹6 crore, taking its eleven-day total to roughly ₹313 to ₹315 crore net. Koimoi reports a budget of around ₹110 crore, which would make this a clear "super hit" by trade standards.
A quick note on the numbers: Box-office figures in India come from trade trackers, and different outlets often report slightly different totals for the same day. The figures here are net collections (after taxes) and are not audited. Final numbers may differ a little.
New Hindi Films Arriving This Month
After the Drishyam 3 wave, several mid-size and smaller films are lining up. According to Outlook India's monthly list, the schedule looks like this:
- October 16: Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam (Rajkummar Rao) and Nayyi Navelli (Yami Gautam)
- October 23: Tu Hai Meri Kiran, Kaali Kheti, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, Tum Mere Ho and Little Thomas
Of these, Prahaar is the one many viewers will be curious about. Its title points to the story of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, and Rajkummar Rao has a strong record with serious, performance-driven roles. As always with Hindi films, release dates can shift at short notice, so check showtimes on your cinema's app before making plans.
Ramayana: Part 1 Comes Two Days Before Diwali
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The festive season's biggest talking point is Ramayana: Part 1. Sony Pictures has announced, on its official social media account, that the film will open in cinemas worldwide on November 6, 2026, two days ahead of Diwali. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios along with the VFX house DNEG, it is planned as a two-part story. Part 2 is expected around Diwali 2027, but no date has been officially announced yet.
The official trailer was released on July 30, 2026, in five Indian languages, and an English version followed later. The four-minute-nine-second video was unveiled during Brahma Muhurat, the quiet hour before sunrise, and the film had already been previewed at San Diego Comic-Con. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi is Sita, Yash plays Ravana, Sunny Deol is Hanuman and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The music is by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
King: Shah Rukh Khan Returns on December 24
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Shah Rukh Khan's King will be his first big-screen release in three years. The actor himself announced the date, December 24, 2026, through an announcement video on social media. The action thriller is directed by Siddharth Anand, who worked with him on Pathaan, and it is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
The cast is a big draw on its own: Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rani Mukerji and Suhana Khan, who makes her theatrical debut in the film.
Earlier this year there was talk that King might slip to 2027, but Bollywood Hungama reported in August that no postponement was planned. The Christmas release will land one week after two big Hollywood films, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, both set for December 18, so screen sharing in the opening week will be worth watching. An official trailer for King has not been confirmed yet, so please rely only on announcements from the makers' verified channels.
What This Means for Hindi Cinema
The success of Drishyam 3 is a reminder that a well-loved story with strong word of mouth can still bring people back to theatres, even in the age of OTT. It also gives cinema owners a good push before the Diwali and Christmas weeks.
With Ramayana: Part 1 and King arriving just seven weeks apart, the industry could be looking at a strong finish to 2026. Whether those films match the early excitement will only become clear when their opening weekends are reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Drishyam 3: The Conclusion release?
It opened in theatres on October 2, 2026.
How much has Drishyam 3 earned in India?
Trade reports put its India net collection at about ₹309 crore after ten days, with small differences between sources.
When does Ramayana: Part 1 release?
Worldwide on November 6, 2026, as announced by Sony Pictures.
When does King release?
On December 24, 2026, as announced by Shah Rukh Khan.
Sources and Editorial Note
This report draws on Koimoi, Outlook India, Variety India, Hollywood Reporter India, Bollywood Hungama and official announcements by the film makers. Release dates and box-office figures are accurate as of October 15, 2026, and may change. The images in this article are illustrations created for representation only. We do not publish unverified rumours, and if you spot a mistake, please contact our editorial team so we can correct it.
