'Aadu 3: One Last Ride' advance booking day 1: Jayasurya and Vinayakan's comedy film crosses Rs 1 crore

Advance bookings for 'Aadu 3: One Last Ride' have started on a good note and the early ticket sales are surely impressive. The first phase of advance booking began on March 14 and within a short period of time, the film started generating encouraging numbers in Kerala.

Impressive advance sales

According to early estimates shared by box office tracker What The Fuss, the movie has already crossed Rs 1 crore in advance ticket sales in the Kerala market.

Over 58,000 tickets sold in Kerala circuit

The epic comedy film has reportedly generated more than Rs 1 crore from around 1,020 tracked shows in the state. Approximately 58,000 tickets have already been sold.

Third installment set for March 19 release

Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

The third installment carries the title 'Aadu 3: One Last Ride'. The first film, Aadu, released in 2015. Over time, it evolved into a cult favourite among Malayalam cinema fans even though the first part didn't turn out to be a box office success.

The upcoming film will also face competition at the box office from 'Dhurandhar Part 2', which is scheduled to release around the same time.

'Aadu 3' planned as a two-part story

Director Midhun Manuel Thomas recently confirmed that the story of Aadu 3 will be told in two parts. Speaking in an interview with Club FM, the filmmaker explained the decision behind splitting the film.

Midhun said, “Aadu 3 was never planned as a single-part film. That decision was made during the writing stage itself. The story requires extensive world building, which takes time. Since the narrative unfolds across two timelines, we needed enough space to establish the world properly. Up to a certain point, the story will be told in Part 1, which already runs for two hours and 47 minutes.”

He explained, “The remaining portions of the story will be completed in the second part, and the epic conclusion of Aadu will be made if the audience supports it."

Popular cast returns for the franchise

The film features an ensemble cast led by Jayasurya and Vinayakan. The cast also includes Saiju Kurup, Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bhagath Manuel, and many more. New additions to the cast include Alleya Bourne and Krishnajeev.

On the other hand, Midhun Manuel Thomas' previous directorial was 'Abraham Ozler'.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”