Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has taken a commanding lead at the box office over Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma, registering a massive opening day net collection of ₹66.75 crore in India compared to Sigma’s modest ₹2.35 crore. The stark contrast in early earnings underscores the overwhelming star power of Devgn’s hit franchise against a regional action-heist debut, despite both films arriving in theaters together on October 2. Drishyam 3 Dominates the Box Office as Jason Sanjay’s Sigma Opens to a Modest StartMUMBAI / CHENNAI — The high-stakes clash at the Gandhi Jayanti box office has yielded a clear frontrunner in its opening rounds. Ajay Devgn’s highly anticipated crime thriller Drishyam 3: The Conclusion hit theaters with tremendous momentum, delivering one of the largest opening-day totals in recent Hindi cinema. Meanwhile, Sigma, marking the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay—son of popular actor and politician Vijay—faced a tough battle in regional markets, securing a steady but comparatively modest opening. According to initial trade metrics, the difference in scale and screen allotment played a defining role in the outcome. While Drishyam 3 commanded a massive nationwide footprint across thousands of screens, Sigma opened with a focused release primarily across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Opening Day Collections: Breakdown of the NumbersEarly trade figures compiled by industry trackers highlight the disparity between the two major Gandhi Jayanti releases:Drishyam 3: The Conclusion: Recorded an impressive ₹66.75 crore net (approx. ₹80.10 crore gross) in India on Day 1. Overseas collections further pushed its global debut toward the ₹95 crore mark, making it one of the biggest single-day starts of Ajay Devgn’s career. Sigma: Generated ₹2.35 crore net (approx. ₹2.70 crore gross) across India. The Tamil-language version led the local contribution with around ₹90 lakh, supported by key returns from Telugu circuit screenings. Box Office MetricDrishyam 3: The ConclusionSigma (Directorial Debut)Lead Actor / DirectorAjay Devgn (Lead Actor)Jason Sanjay (Director) / Sundeep Kishan (Lead)Primary LanguageHindiTamil / TeluguIndia Net Collection (Day 1)₹66.75 crore₹2.35 croreIndia Gross Collection (Day 1)₹80.10 crore₹2.70 croreShow Count (Day 1)~15,759 shows~1,813 showsGenreCrime Thriller / DramaAction / Heist ComedyStar Power and Franchise Goodwill Drive Drishyam 3The roaring start for Drishyam 3 comes as little surprise to box office analysts. Building upon the strong narrative foundation of its predecessors, the franchise has sustained a loyal audience base intrigued by Vijay Salgaonkar’s ongoing game of cat-and-mouse with law enforcement. High advance booking figures across multiplexes and single screens set the stage for packed morning and evening shows across major metros.Exhibitors noted that strong word-of-mouth regarding the film's climax and suspenseful screenplay significantly boosted evening occupancy rates, positioning the film for a lucrative extended holiday weekend.Jason Sanjay's Directorial Debut Meets Mixed Initial ReviewsOn the southern front, Sigma entered theaters under a bright spotlight due to director Jason Sanjay’s high-profile family legacy. Produced by Lyca Productions and starring Sundeep Kishan alongside Faria Abdullah, the multi-starrer heist thriller centers around an ambitious plan to intercept a multi-crore criminal racket. Despite the hype surrounding Sanjay’s decision to step behind the camera rather than in front of it, the film opened to mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While viewers praised Sundeep Kishan’s energetic performance and S. Thaman's background score, commentators noted that the screenplay struggled with narrative pacing. "Jason Sanjay exhibits promising technical framing and an ability to manage large-scale action set pieces," noted regional film critics. "However, the heist mechanics require tighter script integration to fully captivate action-thriller enthusiasts."Weekend Expectations and Box Office TrajectoryAs the extended national holiday weekend progresses, trade analysts expect Drishyam 3 to comfortably cross multi-hundred crore benchmarks, bolstered by dominant screen counts and high seat occupancy across northern and western circuits.For Sigma, the path forward hinges on weekend audience retention and positive mouth-of-public chatter in Tamil Nadu and neighboring southern states. With a modest initial opening, distributors hope that strong evening turnouts on Saturday and Sunday will help stabilize collections and secure a steady theatrical run.
