'Drishyam' Made in ₹5 Crore, Earned Over ₹60 Crore, Ran for 150 Days, Remade in 6 Languages Including Hindi

Some films prove that success isn't always about a big budget—the 2013 Malayalam film Drishyam is one such example. Made with a modest budget of just ₹5 crore, the film went on to earn over ₹60 crore worldwide, setting records and winning hearts across the country.

Blockbuster from Day One

Released on 19 December 2013, Drishyam was an instant hit, breaking records on its opening day itself. The film was so well-received that it ruled the theatres for 150 days, a rare feat in the film industry.

Starring Mohanlal in the lead role and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the family thriller had a powerful narrative that struck a chord with audiences. Alongside Mohanlal, the film featured Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Siddique in key roles.

First Malayalam Film to Cross ₹50 Crore

Drishyam holds the distinction of being the first Malayalam film to earn ₹50 crore, proving that a strong script and compelling performances can outperform even high-budget films. Its total global earnings reportedly stood at around ₹62 crore.

Remade in 6 Languages Including Hindi

Owing to its massive success, Drishyam was remade in six languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. The Hindi version, released in 2015, starred Ajay Devgn in the lead and was also a superhit.

Following its success, a second part was released, which was also well-received. Now, the third part is in the pipeline, with plans to shoot simultaneously in Hindi and Malayalam. While Mohanlal returns for the Malayalam version, Ajay Devgn will reprise his role in Hindi.