Kamal Ghorui
Advance bookings for ‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1’ opened on March 14 and the early numbers indicate a strong start for the upcoming Malayalam film.The movie, starring Jayasurya, is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on March 19.According to data shared by box office tracker What The Fuss, the film has already recorded impressive pre-sales in Kerala.
Film collects Rs 1.78 crore in Kerala pre-sales
Reports indicate that the film has collected more than Rs 1.78 crore in advance bookings and the numbers come from around 1,230 tracked shows across Kerala.Ticket sales have also crossed the one lakh mark during the early booking window.
Pre-sales quickly crossed Rs 1 crore milestone
The same tracking page had earlier reported that the film crossed Rs 1 crore in pre-sales. At that stage, the film had collected over ₹1 crore from 1,020 tracked shows. Around 58,000 tickets had been sold at that point.The page stated, “Aadu3 sails past Rs 1 Crore in pre-sales at KBO. Over Rs 1 Crore collected from 1,020 tracked shows, with 58K tickets sold. Shaji Pappan and the gang are slowly making noises at KBO..”Within a few hours, the numbers increased further and the impressive growth shows that movie buffs are genuinely excited for ‘Aadu 3’.
Film joins list of strong Malayalam pre-sale performers
According to Koimoi, ‘Aadu 3’ has also entered the list of top Malayalam ticket pre-sales for the 2024–25 period. The list includes major releases such as L2: Empuraan, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, Malaikottai Vaaliban, Turbo, Thudarum, Aavesham, Marco, Manjummel Boys and Alappuzha Gymkhana.‘Aadu 3’ has reportedly crossed the 100K ticket mark with two days remaining before release.
Story promises action across two timelines
The film is directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and the story brings back the fan-favourite character Shaji Pappan and his gang. The narrative unfolds across two different timelines.The official synopsis describes the plot as “A story that unfolds across two parallel timelines, past and present, where Shaji Pappan and his gang appear in different roles. As secrets surface and powerful enemies emerge in both eras, the gang is drawn into high-stakes confrontations.”Along with Jayasurya, the film also features Vinayakan, Saiju Kurup, Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty and Bhagath Manuel in key roles.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from diverse 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.
