Cinema VinesAjay Devgn’s thriller Drishyam The Conclusion continues to perform strongly at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹300 crore milestone on Sunday, October 11, and now is projected to reach at least ₹375 crore, with a slim chance of breaking into the ₹400 crore club. The film has maintained steady earnings even on weekdays, prompting its distributor, Panorama Studios, to request cinemas allocate a significant number of daily shows in the film’s third week.
According to a trade source who spoke to Bollywood Hungama, single‑screen theatres are being asked to run a minimum of three shows from October 16, while two‑screen venues should offer five shows, and three‑screen cinemas six shows, including one morning performance. The demand scales with the size of the multiplex: four‑screen houses should provide seven shows (one morning), five‑screen theatres eight shows, six‑screen cinemas ten shows, and seven‑screen or larger venues must schedule 15 shows.
These high show‑demands have placed exhibitors in a difficult position, as several new releases are slated for the same week, including Nayyi Navelli, Prahaar, Street Fighter, Jailer 2, and Ranabaali. The latter two will also release in Hindi, potentially drawing similar audiences. Consequently, many theatres have delayed opening advance bookings for the upcoming week, and negotiations are ongoing to reach a compromise between the competing titles.
The insider noted that the exact resolution is uncertain, citing past experiences where such scheduling conflicts could be settled by Wednesday morning or evening, or might even stretch to Thursday, just a day before the new releases hit screens. Despite the competition, the source emphasized that Drishyam The Conclusion still has substantial momentum and can continue to attract crowds. The makers have also urged exhibitors to keep ticket prices at regular rates to further entice viewers.
As the film’s distributor pushes for a robust screening schedule, cinema owners are balancing the need to accommodate a popular third‑week blockbuster with the opportunity to showcase fresh releases that promise strong audience turnout. The outcome of these negotiations will likely shape the weekend’s box‑office landscape.
