The Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 2 which released a while back has been going strong at the box office despite newer releases hitting screens. In fact, the film which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Tabu and Shriya Saran has still managed to retain its hold at the box office, even though the big-ticket Hollywood entertainer Avatar: The Way of Water hit screens on Friday last well. After, opening on a good note, the business of Drishyam 2 has managed to remain more or less stable with each passing week, now on its fifth weekend running, the Ajay Devgn starrer has once again held fast.
In this box office report, we look at the fifth weekend collections of Drishyam 2 while comparing the same to previous releases of 2022. Collecting Rs. 5.65 cr Drishyam 2 has now emerged as the fourth highest fifth weekend grosser of 2022. Though not surpassing the collections of previous releases like, KGF – Chapter 2, which collected Rs. 6.35 cr, Kantara, which collected Rs. 6.25 cr, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which had collected Rs. 5.68 cr, the business of the film does overshadow other releases like RRR, The Kashmir Files, Uunchai and JugJugg Jeeyo.
On the other hand, when compared to non-dubbed Hindi releases of 2022, Drishyam 2 emerges as the second highest fifth weekend grosser. However, in terms of all-time releases the film does rank among the Top 10 all-time highest fifth weekend grosser, claiming the eighth spot on the list.
As of now, Drishyam 2 faces stiff competition from the Hollywood giant Avatar: The Way of Water. However, trade remains optimistic claiming that the Ajay Devgn starrer will still manage to find takes. In fact, predictions estimate that Drishyam 2 which has collected Rs. 221.35 cr until date could near the Rs. 250 cr mark by the end of the coming week.
Highest Fifth Weekend Grossers of 2022 at a glance:
KGF – Chapter 2 – Rs. 6.35 cr
Kantara – Rs. 6.25 cr
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 – Rs. 5.68 cr
Drishyam 2 – Rs. 5.65 cr
RRR – Rs. 3.32 cr
The Kashmir Files – Rs. 2.50 cr