Aadu 3 added ₹1.90 crore net in India on its seventh day (Wednesday, March 25). The Jayasurya-led Malayalam fantasy comedy has maintained a respectable pace during weekdays, driven by strong word-of-mouth and loyal fan support for the franchise, even as it faces stiff competition from bigger nationwide releases.
Early estimates for Day 8 (Thursday, March 26) project the film to collect around ₹1.55 crore net. This reflects a decent hold for the second Thursday, with occupancy remaining steady in Kerala and among core Malayali audiences.
The movie has already crossed the ₹100 crore worldwide gross mark in its first week, thanks to robust overseas performance, particularly in the Gulf region. It continues to appeal to families and fans of the Aadu series with its signature humour and entertaining ensemble cast.
Aadu 3 Day 8 Box Office Collection in India
| Day | Date (Day Type) | Collection India Net ₹ Cr | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | March 19 (1st Thursday) | 5.95 | – |
| Day 2 | March 20 (1st Friday) | 6.30 | +5.9% |
| Day 3 | March 21 (1st Saturday) | 7.15 | +13.5% |
| Day 4 | March 22 (1st Sunday) | 7.10 | -0.7% |
| Day 5 | March 23 (1st Monday) | 3.30 | -53.5% |
| Day 6 | March 24 (1st Tuesday) | 2.45 | -25.8% |
| Day 7 | March 25 (1st Wednesday) | 1.90 | -22.4% |
| Day 8 | March 26 (2nd Thursday) | 1.55 (Early Estimates) | -18.4% |
8 Days India Net Collection ₹35.70 Cr
8 Days India Gross Collection ₹42.00 Cr (approx)
8 Days Overseas Collection ₹58 Cr (approx)
8 Days Worldwide Collection ₹100 Cr (approx)
Budget ₹45 Cr
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About Aadu 3 and Future Prediction
Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1 is the third chapter in the popular Aadu comedy franchise, written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. Jayasurya returns as the iconic Shaji Pappan, joined by Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Vijay Babu and others. The film mixes slapstick humour, action and light fantasy elements, and hit theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Ugadi and festival releases.
The movie opened to decent numbers and gained momentum over the extended weekend, thanks to its entertaining cast chemistry and nostalgic connect with fans of the earlier instalments. While reviews have been mixed, audiences in Kerala and the diaspora have responded warmly, helping the film post strong overseas numbers.
Going forward, Aadu 3 is expected to see a modest second-weekend lift and could comfortably cross ₹42-45 crore India net. With its controlled budget and healthy worldwide earnings, the film is well on track to become a profitable hit and one of the top-performing Malayalam releases of 2026.
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