'Aadu 3' box office collections day 17: Jayasurya's comedy film mints Rs 116.01 crores; Faces new competition from 'Vaazha 2'

Jayasurya and Midhun Manuel Thomas' time travel comedy 'Aadu 3' continues to show power at the box office. The film has crossed Rs 116 crores worldwide even in its later weeks. According to Sacnilk website, the time travel comedy film has collected Rs 47.79 Cr in India net so far.

India gross stands at Rs 55.26 Cr while overseas gross reaches Rs 60.75 Cr. Despite entering weekdays, occupancy remains decent.

Box office performance of 'Aadu 3'

On day 15, which was the third Thursday, 'Aadu 3' added Rs 73 lakhs across 829 shows at 23% occupancy. Day 16, the third Friday, brought Rs 71 lakhs from 639 shows with 30% occupancy.Week 2 collections totalled Rs 10.45 Cr. Overall India net now stands at Rs 47.79 Cr.Overseas collections have been a major strength as the film has grossed Rs 60.75 Cr from international markets.

This contributes heavily to the worldwide total of Rs 116.01 Cr.

Plot and time travel elements

Shaji Pappan, played by Jayasurya, and his gang tackle a chaotic plot. It involves a mystical Star Dust stone that controls power and leads to reincarnations. It merges present-day chaos with a 1750s storyline where characters appear as historical counterparts.Pappan becomes Padmanabha Thamburan who is a local king in the past timeline.

Competition from 'Vaazha 2'

Meanwhile, 'Aadu 3' faces competition from the newly released 'Vaazha 2: Biopic Of A Billion Bros'.

This sequel opened on April 2 and collected more than Rs 21 crores worldwide in just two days. Day 2 added Rs 5.15 Cr net in India, marking an 8.4% jump from day 1's Rs 4.75 Cr. Early trends suggest it could surpass its predecessor 'Vaazha' soon.'Vaazha 2' has earned Rs 9.90 Cr in total India net collections. Its India gross stands at Rs 11.48 Cr. Overseas, it added Rs 5.50 Cr on day 2, taking the total to Rs 10.00 Cr. Worldwide gross now reaches Rs 21.48 Cr as reported by the Sacnilk website.

About 'Aadu 3'

Jayasurya leads as Shaji Pappan with his trademark energy. The gang returns with their chaotic charm in multiple timelines. Midhun Manuel Thomas directs and expands the franchise creatively. The film builds on the success of earlier parts while introducing time travel. New releases like 'Vaazha 2' bring fresh competition but 'Aadu 3' holds its ground and both the movies are getting good reviews from the audiences.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.