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Shaji Pappan's 'Aadu 3' Tops Box Office in Week Two
27 Mar
Summary
- Aadu 3's box office collection nears Rs 36.55 crore net in India.
- The film shifts between present-day 2026 and 1750s historical settings.
- Nivin Pauly's 'Prathichaya' opened with modest Rs 65 lakh net collection.
As of March 27, 2026, Jayasurya's comedy film 'Aadu 3' is maintaining a strong presence at the box office, now entering its second week of release. The movie has garnered Rs 36.55 crore in net collections across India, with a total gross of Rs 42.26 crore. The film concluded its first week with Rs 35.03 crore net.
Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, 'Aadu 3' introduces a unique narrative element: a mystical 'Star Dust' stone that influences power and connects different timelines. This narrative structure causes the story to shift between the present day in 2026 and a historical setting in the 1750s. In the past timeline, Jayasurya's character, Shaji Pappan, is depicted as Padmanabha Thamburan, a local king, marking a significant departure from the franchise's previous installments.
In contrast, 'Prathichaya,' starring Nivin Pauly, has had a modest opening, collecting Rs 65 lakh net on its debut day. The film's worldwide gross stands at Rs 75 lakh. Currently, 'Aadu 3' appears to be outperforming 'Prathichaya', benefiting from its blend of humor, fantasy, and familiar characters that resonate with audiences.
