Kamal Ghorui
Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, ‘Aadu 3’ brings back Shaji Pappan and his gang. The story unfolds across three parallel timelines—past, present, and future.Latest updates say that the comedy entertainer has achieved a major milestone at the box office. The film has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide within 10 days of its release.
‘Aadu 3’ crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide
‘Aadu 3’ has entered the Rs 100 crore club globally. According to Sacnilk website, the film has collected Rs 101.69 crore in worldwide gross so far.Reports from the same portal says that the film has earned Rs 38.08 crore in India net collections. Its India gross stands at Rs 44.04 crore. Overseas performance has played a key role in boosting the total. The film has grossed Rs 57.65 crore in international markets.
Day wise box office performance
The film has shown a steady trend in its second week. On Day 8 (second Thursday), Aadu 3 collected Rs 1.60 crore.On Day 9 (second Friday), the film earned Rs 1.45 crore and the occupancy levels remained around 24–25 percent during this period.
Plot blends time travel and comedy
Distinct from the other parts, ‘Aadu 3’ has time travel element which is quite interesting. The OG Aadu gang faces powerful enemies in different eras and this leads to high-stakes confrontations.
Audience reactions remain mixed
The film has received a mixed response from viewers online.One viewer commented, “Aadu 3 is not what you expect from the previous parts. It feels like a completely new movie with the same cast, but without much connection to what came before. This change in approach makes it feel fresh, but also a bit disconnected. The movie mainly focuses on a time travel concept within a humour setting. This is a very different idea for the franchise and shows an attempt to try something new. However, this shift may not work for everyone who loved the earlier parts.“Another wrote, “Time travel concepts and the ending were really good. Most of the comedy worked well, though a few jokes might feel a bit controversial. Writer Midhun definitely cooked something different this time. The CGI was mid overall, and a few scenes felt a bit off. Overall, it’s a good attempt – a crazy, experimental ride. Hoping they level up even more in The Last Ride.”
Criticism over story and execution
Despite the milestone, some viewers have criticised the film’s storytelling and execution. One comment read, “A usual mediocre spoof story of the franchise with same chaos and confusions added with timelines. The plot of the story pulls you into the timelines of the characters in the past and present where their struggles for survival and fortune continues along with their foolishness.”Meanwhile, the movie ends on a cliffhanger, teasing the second part.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
