Love Mocktail 3 Box Office Collection Day 3: Darling Krishna’s Film Holds Strong Despite Dhurandhar 2 Clash

Love Mocktail 3 Box Office Collection Day 3: Love Mocktail 3, starring Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj, is holding steady at the box office despite facing competition from the big-budget Dhurandhar 2. Released during the Ugadi festive window, the Kannada romantic drama has managed to sustain audience interest, with positive word-of-mouth translating into consistent footfalls across Karnataka.

On Day 3 (Saturday), the film recorded an estimated ₹3.50 crore net, marking a strong jump from its Day 2 earnings. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached ₹6.80 crore, while the India gross stands at ₹8.80 crore. Overseas, the film has added around ₹0.70 crore, taking its total worldwide collection to ₹9.50 crore in just three days. Considering its modest budget of ₹14 crore, the film is already on track for a healthy run if the weekend momentum continues.

What stands out is how Love Mocktail 3 is performing in comparison to other Kannada releases this year. The film opened at ₹1.36 crore on Day 1, making it the biggest Kannada opener of 2026 so far. In contrast, films like Cult (2026) and Landlord had opening day collections slightly above ₹0.50 crore, while Rakkasapuradol and Hayagrriva started much lower, below ₹0.30 crore. This significant gap highlights the strong franchise value of Love Mocktail and the audience connect that Darling Krishna has built over time.

The film's steady upward trend-from ₹2.50 crore on Day 1 to ₹2.80 crore on Day 2 and now ₹3.50 crore on Day 3-suggests growing traction, especially in key centres like Bengaluru and Mysuru. Even with the presence of a major pan-India release, the film has carved its own space, driven by its emotional storytelling and loyal fan base.

Love Mocktail 3 is emerging as a solid performer at the box office. With strong India numbers, a steady worldwide total, and its position as the biggest Kannada opener of the year, the film is well placed to continue its positive run in the coming days.