Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, ‘Aadu 3’ brings back Shaji Pappan and his gang. The story unfolds in 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 100 million euro mark worldwide in 10 days after its release.
“Aadu 3” crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide
‘Aadu 3’ has entered the Rs 100 crore club worldwide. According to Sacnilk website, the film has collected 101.69 crores worldwide so far.According to reports from the same portal, the film has earned 38.08 crores at the Indian collections. Its Indian gross is 44.04 crores. Overseas performance has played a key role in raising the total. The film has earned 57.65 crores in the international markets.
Box office performance of the day
The film has shown a sustained trend in its second week. On Day 8 (second Thursday), Aadu 3 collected 1.60 crores.On day 9 (second Friday), the film earned 1.45 crores and the occupancy levels remained around 24-25 percent during this period.
The plot mixes time travel and comedy
Different from other installments, ‘Aadu 3’ has an element of time travel which is quite interesting. OG Aadu gang faces powerful enemies in different eras which leads to great confrontations.
Audience reactions remain mixed
The film has received a mixed response from the audience online.A viewer commented, “Aadu 3 is not what you expect from the previous installments. It looks like a completely new film with the same cast but without much connection to the previous one. This change in approach feels fresh but also a bit disconnected. The film is based on the concept of time travel mainly within the mood. This is a very different idea for the franchise and shows an attempt to try something new. However, this change might not work for everyone who loved the previous installments.“Another wrote: “The time travel concepts and the ending were really good. Most of the comedy worked well, although some of the jokes could have felt a little controversial. Writer Midhun definitely cooked up something different this time. The CGI was generally middling, and some scenes felt a bit far-fetched. Overall, a good attempt – a crazy, experimental ride. Hope they raise the bar for The Last Ride.”
Criticism of the story and execution
Despite the milestone, some viewers have criticized the film’s storytelling and execution. One review said: “A typical mediocre story of the franchise, with the same chaos and confusion added to the timelines. The plot of the story takes you through the timelines of past and present characters, where their struggles for survival and fortune continue along with their stupidity.”Meanwhile, the film ends on a cliffhanger, teasing the second half.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article have been collected from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio figures are updated or additional international market reports are finalized. We provide this data for informational and entertainment purposes only.
