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	During an appearance on a [[Reporter TV]] programme following the release of ''Drishyam 3'', director [[Jeethu Joseph]] addressed speculation about a fourth installment of the franchise. He stated that while he had previously intended ''Drishyam 3'' to conclude Georgekutty's story, the audience response and discussions surrounding the film had prompted him to think about the possibility of continuing the series. Joseph said that he had begun considering ideas for a potential ''Drishyam 3'', but emphasized that he would proceed only if he could develop a storyline that matched the standards and expectations associated with the [[Drishyam (film series)\|''Drishyam'' franchise]]. He added that the post-credit scene was designed to leave open the possibility of further exploration rather than serve as a definitive announcement of another sequel.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Drishyam 3 box office: Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal give Drishyam 4 update after post-credit scene sparks speculation \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/drishyam-3-box-office-jeethu-joseph-mohanlal-drishyam-4-update-post-credit-scene-10722520/ \|work=The Indian Express \|access-date=4 June 2026}}</ref>		During an appearance on a [[Reporter TV]] programme following the release of ''Drishyam 3'', director [[Jeethu Joseph]] addressed speculation about a fourth installment of the franchise. He stated that while he had previously intended ''Drishyam 3'' to conclude Georgekutty's story, the audience response and discussions surrounding the film had prompted him to think about the possibility of continuing the series. Joseph said that he had begun considering ideas for a potential ''Drishyam 4'', but emphasized that he would proceed only if he could develop a storyline that matched the standards and expectations associated with the [[Drishyam (film series)\|''Drishyam'' franchise]]. He added that the post-credit scene was designed to leave open the possibility of further exploration rather than serve as a definitive announcement of another sequel.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Drishyam 3 box office: Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal give Drishyam 4 update after post-credit scene sparks speculation \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/drishyam-3-box-office-jeethu-joseph-mohanlal-drishyam-4-update-post-credit-scene-10722520/ \|work=The Indian Express \|access-date=4 June 2026}}</ref>

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	== Potential sequel ==		== Potential sequel ==
	During an appearance on a [[Reporter TV]] programme following the release of ''Drishyam 3'', director [[Jeethu Joseph]] addressed speculation about a fourth installment of the franchise. He stated that while he had previously intended ''Drishyam 3'' to conclude Georgekutty's story, the audience response and discussions surrounding the film had prompted him to think about the possibility of continuing the series. Joseph said that he had begun considering ideas for a potential ''Drishyam 4'', but emphasized that he would proceed only if he could develop a storyline that matched the standards and expectations associated with the [[Drishyam (film series)\|''Drishyam'' franchise]]. He added that the post-credit scene was designed to leave open the possibility of further exploration rather than serve as a definitive announcement of another sequel.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Drishyam 3 box office: Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal give Drishyam 4 update after post-credit scene sparks speculation \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/drishyam-3-box-office-jeethu-joseph-mohanlal-drishyam-4-update-post-credit-scene-10722520/ \|work=The Indian Express \|access-date=4 June 2026}}</ref>		During an appearance on a [[Reporter TV]] programme following the release of ''Drishyam 3'', director [[Jeethu Joseph]] addressed speculation about a fourth installment of the franchise. He stated that while he had previously intended ''Drishyam 3'' to conclude Georgekutty's story, the audience response and discussions surrounding the film had prompted him to think about the possibility of continuing the series. Joseph said that he had begun considering ideas for a potential ''Drishyam 3'', but emphasized that he would proceed only if he could develop a storyline that matched the standards and expectations associated with the [[Drishyam (film series)\|''Drishyam'' franchise]]. He added that the post-credit scene was designed to leave open the possibility of further exploration rather than serve as a definitive announcement of another sequel.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Drishyam 3 box office: Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal give Drishyam 4 update after post-credit scene sparks speculation \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/drishyam-3-box-office-jeethu-joseph-mohanlal-drishyam-4-update-post-credit-scene-10722520/ \|work=The Indian Express \|access-date=4 June 2026}}</ref>

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{{short description|Upcoming film by Jeethu Joseph}}
{{Unreliable sources|date=January 2026}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Drishyam 3
| image = Drishyam 3 poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Jeethu Joseph]]
| writer = Jeethu Joseph
| producer = [[Antony Perumbavoor]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Mohanlal]]
* [[Meena (actress)|Meena]]
* [[Ansiba Hassan]]
* [[Esther Anil]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Satheesh Kurup]]
| editing = V. S. Vinayak
| music = [[Anil Johnson]]
| studio = {{Plainlist|
*[[Aashirvad Cinemas]]
*[[Pen Studios]]
*[[Panorama Studios]]
}}
| distributor = {{Plainlist|
*Aashirvad Cinemas (Kerala)
*Panorama Studios
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2026|5|21}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
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'''''Drishyam 3'''''<ref name=":1">{{Langx|mal|ദൃശ്യം|Drishyam|Visual}}</ref> is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[crime thriller film]] written and directed by [[Jeethu Joseph]]. Produced by [[Antony Perumbavoor]] under [[Aashirvad Cinemas]], it is the third installment in the [[Drishyam (film series)|''Drishyam'']] franchise and the sequel to the ''[[Drishyam 2]]'' (2021). The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], [[Ansiba Hassan]], and [[Esther Anil]], all four of them reprising their roles from the first two films of the trilogy.

[[Principal photography]] began on 22 September 2025 and concluded on 2 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-22 |title='Drishyam 3' shooting begins: Mohanlal shares picture from pooja ceremony; says, 'Bringing Georgekutty's world alive once again' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/drishyam-3-shooting-begins-mohanlal-shares-picture-from-pooja-ceremony-says-bringing-georgekuttys-world-alive-once-again/articleshow/124040372.cms |access-date=2025-10-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=13 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251013044158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/drishyam-3-shooting-begins-mohanlal-shares-picture-from-pooja-ceremony-says-bringing-georgekuttys-world-alive-once-again/articleshow/124040372.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Drishyam 3'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on
21 May 2026.

==Cast==
* [[Mohanlal]] as Georgekutty
* [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] as Rani George
* [[Ansiba Hassan]] as Anju George
* [[Esther Anil]] as Anumol "Anu" George
* [[Asha Sharath]] as Geetha Prabhakar
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Prabhakar
* [[Murali Gopy]] as [[Inspector-general of police|IG]] Thomas Bastin [[Inspector|IPS]]
* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Sahadevan
* [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]] as Vinayachandran
* [[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as [[Inspector|CI]] Philip Mathew
* [[Irshad Ali|Irshad]] as Suresh Babu
* [[Santhi Mayadevi]] as [[Advocate]] Renuka
* [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Sulaiman
* [[Adam Ayub]] as Judge
* [[Antony Perumbavoor]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Antony
* [[Dinesh Prabhakar]] as Rajan
* Ajith Koothattukulam as Jose George
* [[Krishna Prabha]] as Mary, Jose's Wife
* [[Pauly Valsan]] as Jose's Mother
* [[Srikant Murali]]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=25 February 2026 |title=Drishyam 3: Srikant Murali Teases a Completely New Storyline Fans Can’t Stop Anticipating |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/drishyam-3-srikant-murali-teases-completely-new-storyline-fans-cant-stop-anticipating-articleshow-aqwbcgt |access-date=5 March 2026 |website=Asianet Newsable |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Lishoy]]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |last2= |first5= |date=28 February 2026 |title='ജോര്‍ജുകുട്ടിയുടെ മകളുടെ...'; 'ദൃശ്യം 3' ലെ നിര്‍ണായക കഥാപാത്രത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ലിഷോയ്, വിമര്‍ശനവുമായി ആരാധകര്‍ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-lishoy-about-his-drishyam-3-character-fans-criticising-him-for-leaking-spoilers-mohanlal-jeethu-joseph-articleshow-ocy6szo |access-date=5 March 2026 |website=[[Asianet News|Asianet News Malayalam]] |language=ml}}</ref>

== Production ==
===Development ===
[[Jeethu Joseph]] stated that the idea for a third part came to him after completing ''[[Drishyam 2]]'', beginning with the climax that first took shape in his mind. During the film's release, when [[Mohanlal]] asked whether there was a possibility of another sequel, he shared with him the envisioned climax of the potential continuation, which Mohanlal liked and encouraged Jeethu to develop further.<ref name="Mathrubhumi-interview1">{{cite news |last1=Prajith |first1=P. |title='ദൃശ്യം -3യുടെ സാധ്യതയേക്കുറിച്ച് ആദ്യം ചോദിച്ചത് ലാലേട്ടൻ, ക്ലൈമാക്സാണ് ആദ്യം എഴുതിയത്' |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/drishyam-3-jeethu-joseph-interview-1.10763114 |access-date=5 September 2025 |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |date=20 July 2025 |language=ml}}</ref> In February 2021, shortly after the release of ''Drishyam 2'', producer [[Antony Perumbavoor]] told ''[[Manorama News]]'' that Jeethu was contemplating about ''Drishyam 3'' and had discussed it with Mohanlal, expressing hope that it would happen.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Prakash |first1=M. Dinu |title=Will there be a 'Drishyam 3'? Antony Perumbavur spills the beans |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/02/20/drishyam-3-antony-perumbavur-reveals-new-information.html |access-date=5 September 2025 |work=[[Onmanorama.com]] |date=20 February 2021}}</ref> A few days later, Jeethu told ''[[The Quint]]'', "if I get a thread good enough to explore, I will start developing it. It will be a crime if I don't".<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Vilakudy |first1=Rajaneesh |title=Exclusive: Jeethu Joseph On Making 'Drishyam 3' With Mohanlal |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/jeethu-josepth-drishyam-2-mohanlal-interview |access-date=5 September 2025 |work=[[The Quint]] |date=22 February 2021}}</ref> At the [[Mazhavil Entertainment Awards]] in August 2022, Antony confirmed that ''Drishyam 3'' would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-28 |title=South Indian star Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' confirmed, fans say ‘George Kutty is back’ |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-star-mohanlals-drishyam-3-confirmed-fans-say-george-kutty-is-back-1.1661675426482 |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=[[Gulf News]] |language=en}}</ref> In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward".<ref>{{cite news |last1=R. |first1=Chandhini |title=Jeethu Joseph Interview: Commercial success is more important than awards and accolades |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2022/Nov/08/jeethu-joseph-interview-the-filmmaker-on-kooman-ram-dirshyam-mohanlal-36370.html |access-date=28 November 2025 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=8 November 2022 |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502134155/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2022/nov/08/jeethu-joseph-interview-the-filmmaker-on-kooman-ram-dirshyam-mohanlal-36370.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In a March 2024 interview with ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'', Jeethu said he was exploring the possibility of a sequel and would proceed only if he found a good idea, stressing that he would never make a sequel purely for financial gain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. R. |first1=Reshmi |title=I Will Not Make Drishyam 3 Just For Money, Says Jeethu Joseph |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/heroism-in-telugu-and-malayalam-are-different-jeethu-on-neru-remake-885414 |access-date=5 September 2025 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=16 March 2024 |archive-date=11 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211080733/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/heroism-in-telugu-and-malayalam-are-different-jeethu-on-neru-remake-885414 |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2024, during an interview with [[Red FM (India)|Red FM]], he revealed that he was stuck on a particular area of the story, though he already knew how the film would end.<ref>{{cite news|author1=India Today Entertainment Desk|title=Director Jeethu Joseph hints at 'Drishyam 3': I've written the climax, but...|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jeethu-joseph-drishyam-3-mohanlal-climax-ks-chithra-2585503-2024-08-21|access-date=5 September 2025|work=[[India Today]]|date=21 August 2024}}</ref> On 20 February 2025, ''Drishyam 3'' was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-02-20 |title=Mohanlal confirms 'Drishyam 3' with Jeethu Joseph and Antony Perumbavoor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-confirms-drishyam-3-with-jeethu-joseph-and-antony-perumbavoor/articleshow/118425389.cms |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Jeethu also revealed that ''Drishyam 3'' would not serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story.<ref name="pinkvilla1">{{cite web |last1=S. |first1=Goutham |title=Jeethu Joseph Exclusive Interview: ‘We will release Drishyam 3’s Malayalam version first, just like before’ |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jeethu-joseph-exclusive-interview-we-will-release-drishyam-3s-malayalam-version-first-just-like-before-1398128 |publisher= |access-date=27 November 2025 |date=31 October 2025 |archive-date=9 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251109005841/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jeethu-joseph-exclusive-interview-we-will-release-drishyam-3s-malayalam-version-first-just-like-before-1398128 |url-status=live |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> However, in February 2026, he confirmed that it would be the final film in the franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-04 |title=Jeethu Joseph says Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 will be last in the franchise |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/jeethu-joseph-confirms-mohanlal-drishyam-3-will-be-last-film-in-the-franchise-23615155 |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=[[Mid-day]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] began on 22 September 2025 at Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta, [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], with a traditional [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] ceremony.<ref>{{cite news |author1=[[Press Trust of India]] |title=Drishyam 3 shooting begins with pooja in Kerala, Mohanlal shares new pics: 'Bringing Georgekutty's world alive' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/drishyam-3-shooting-begins-with-pooja-in-kerala-mohanlal-shares-new-pics-101758527359898.html |access-date=22 September 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=22 September 2025 |archive-date=8 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251208052121/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/drishyam-3-shooting-begins-with-pooja-in-kerala-mohanlal-shares-new-pics-101758527359898.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Filming took place across [[Thodupuzha]], [[Vagamon]], Ernakulam and [[Thiruvalla]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-29 |title=Jeethu Joseph on Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’: 'A story set in rural Idukki can’t look like a Scandinavian thriller' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jeethu-joseph-on-mohanlals-drishyam-3-a-story-set-in-rural-idukki-cant-look-like-a-scandinavian-thriller/articleshow/127758059.cms |access-date=2026-02-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Filming was completed on 2 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2025 |title=‘See you in cinemas’: Mohanlal wraps filming for Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Drishyam 3’ |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/mohanlal-wraps-filming-for-jeethu-joseph-directed-crime-thriller-drishyam-3/cid/2136016 |access-date=5 March 2026 |website=[[Telegraph India]]}}</ref>

==Release==

=== Theatrical ===
''Drishyam 3'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 May 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mohanlals-drishyam-3-postponed-film-now-releasing-on-actors-birthday-11256109|title=Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 Posponed, Film Now Releasing On Actor's Birthday|website=NDTV|first=Anjali|last=Choudhury|date=23 March 2026|access-date=3 April 2026}}</ref> Earlier, the film was planned for release on 2 April 2026 but was postponed due to the [[2026 Iran war]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-14 |title='Drishyam 3' release date unveiled: Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph's film locks April release around Vishu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/drishyam-3-release-date-unveiled-mohanlal-and-jeethu-josephs-film-locks-april-release-around-vishu/articleshow/126527326.cms |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 March 2026 |title=Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 gets new release date amid Middle East crisis |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlals-drishyam-3-postponed-to-may-21-amid-middle-east-crisis-10597068/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
The production house [[Aashirvad Cinemas]] will distribute the film in [[Kerala]]. [[Panorama Studios]] and [[Pen Studios]] acquired the distribution rights in [[North India]] and also digital rights of the film.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 April 2026 |title=Drishyam 3 gets boost as PEN Studios backs Mohanlal starrer with Rs 100 crores investment |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/drishyam-3-gets-boost-as-pen-studios-backs-mohanlal-starrer-with-rs-100-crores-investment/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 April 2026 |title=Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 bags Rs 100 cr investment from Pen Studios |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/amid-amazon-prime-video-row-mohanlal-film-drishyam-3-bags-rs-100-crore-investment-from-pen-studios-10653963/ |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Prathyangira Cinemas holds the distribution rights in [[United States|US]] while Hamsini Entertainments for [[Canada]], both sold for {{Indian rupee|10 crore}} ($1.1M).

=== Home media ===
In April 2026, [[Amazon Prime Video]] asserted that they are the sole holder of the digital rights for the film. They further explained that these rights come from a valid agreement signed with the makers.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 April 2026 |title=Drishyam 3: Prime Video Issues Warning, Claims Sole Digital Rights Of Mohanlal's Film |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/malayalam-cinema/drishyam-3-prime-video-issues-warning-claims-sole-digital-rights-of-mohanlal-film-ws-l-10012707.html |website=News18}}</ref> This statement came in light after reports surfaced that makers were making OTT agreements with third parties.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 April 2026 |title=Drishyam 3 Vs Amazon Prime Video Row EXPLAINED: Streaming Giant Warns Makers Of Mohanlal Film |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/south/drishyam-3-vs-amazon-prime-video-row-explained-streaming-giant-warns-makers-of-mohanlal-film-article-153991601 |website=Times Now}}</ref> Later, a petition was also filed by Amazon Prime and as a result of which the [[Delhi High Court]] granted them interim relief and restrained the makers from entering into any agreement with third parties for creation or exploitation of OTT rights for the [[Drishyam (film series)|Drishyam (franchise)]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 April 2026 |title=Amazon gets interim relief as Delhi HC blocks third-party OTT rights for Drishyam 3 |url=https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/litigation/delhi-hc-blocks-third-party-ott-rights-for-drishyam-3-granting-amazon-interim-relief/130448932 |website=ETLegalWorld.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 April 2026 |title=‘ദൃശ്യം 3’ ഒടിടി കരാറിന് താൽക്കാലിക വിലക്ക്; നടപടി ആമസോൺ പ്രൈമിന്റെ ഹർജിയിൽ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2026/04/22/drishyam-3-ott-deal-halted-delhi-high-court-steps-in-amidst-amazon-prime-dispute.html |website=Manorama Online |language=Malayalam}}</ref>

== References ==
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