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Drishyam 3
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJeethu Joseph
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
Written byJeethu Joseph
Starring
Music byAnil Johnson
CinematographySatheesh Kurup
Edited byV. S. Vinayak
Production
company
Distributed by
  • Aashirvad Cinemas (Kerala)
  • Panorama Studios
Release date
  • 21 May 2026 (2026-05-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Drishyam 3[1] 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 franchise and the sequel to the Drishyam 2 (2021). The film stars Mohanlal, 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.[2] Drishyam 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 May 2026.

Cast

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.[5] 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.[6] 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".[7] At the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards in August 2022, Antony confirmed that Drishyam 3 would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas.[8] In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward".[9]

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.[10] In August 2024, during an interview with Red FM, he revealed that he was stuck on a particular area of the story, though he already knew how the film would end.[11] On 20 February 2025, Drishyam 3 was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles.[12]

Jeethu also revealed that Drishyam 3 would not serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story.[13] However, in February 2026, he confirmed that it would be the final film in the franchise.[14]

Filming

Principal photography began on 22 September 2025 at Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta, Ernakulam, with a traditional pooja ceremony.[15] Filming took place across Thodupuzha, Vagamon, Ernakulam and Thiruvalla.[16] Filming was completed on 2 December 2025.[17]

Release

Theatrical

Drishyam 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 May 2026.[18] Earlier, the film was planned for release on 2 April 2026 but was postponed due to the 2026 Iran war.[19][20]

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.[21][22] Prathyangira Cinemas holds the distribution rights in US while Hamsini Entertainments for Canada, both sold for Template:Indian rupee ($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.[23] This statement came in light after reports surfaced that makers were making OTT agreements with third parties.[24] 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 (franchise).[25][26]

References

  1. ↑ Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.
  2. ↑ "'Drishyam 3' shooting begins: Mohanlal shares picture from pooja ceremony; says, 'Bringing Georgekutty's world alive once again'". The Times of India. 22 September 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Drishyam 3: Srikant Murali Teases a Completely New Storyline Fans Can't Stop Anticipating". Asianet Newsable. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "'ജോര്‍ജുകുട്ടിയുടെ മകളുടെ...'; 'ദൃശ്യം 3' ലെ നിര്‍ണായക കഥാപാത്രത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ലിഷോയ്, വിമര്‍ശനവുമായി ആരാധകര്‍". Asianet News Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 28 February 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  5. ↑ Prajith, P. (20 July 2025). "'ദൃശ്യം -3യുടെ സാധ്യതയേക്കുറിച്ച് ആദ്യം ചോദിച്ചത് ലാലേട്ടൻ, ക്ലൈമാക്സാണ് ആദ്യം എഴുതിയത്'". Mathrubhumi (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Prakash, M. Dinu (20 February 2021). "Will there be a 'Drishyam 3'? Antony Perumbavur spills the beans". Onmanorama.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  7. ↑ Vilakudy, Rajaneesh (22 February 2021). "Exclusive: Jeethu Joseph On Making 'Drishyam 3' With Mohanlal". The Quint. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "South Indian star Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' confirmed, fans say 'George Kutty is back'". Gulf News. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  9. ↑ R., Chandhini (8 November 2022). "Jeethu Joseph Interview: Commercial success is more important than awards and accolades". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  10. ↑ A. R., Reshmi (16 March 2024). "I Will Not Make Drishyam 3 Just For Money, Says Jeethu Joseph". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  11. ↑ India Today Entertainment Desk (21 August 2024). "Director Jeethu Joseph hints at 'Drishyam 3': I've written the climax, but..." India Today. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "Mohanlal confirms 'Drishyam 3' with Jeethu Joseph and Antony Perumbavoor". The Times of India. 20 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  13. ↑ S., Goutham (31 October 2025). "Jeethu Joseph Exclusive Interview: 'We will release Drishyam 3's Malayalam version first, just like before'". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 9 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jeethu Joseph says Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 will be last in the franchise". Mid-day. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Press Trust of India (22 September 2025). "Drishyam 3 shooting begins with pooja in Kerala, Mohanlal shares new pics: 'Bringing Georgekutty's world alive'". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 December 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Jeethu Joseph on Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3': 'A story set in rural Idukki can't look like a Scandinavian thriller'". The Times of India. 29 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  17. ↑ "'See you in cinemas': Mohanlal wraps filming for Jeethu Joseph's 'Drishyam 3'". Telegraph India. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  18. ↑ Choudhury, Anjali (23 March 2026). "Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 Posponed, Film Now Releasing On Actor's Birthday". NDTV. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "'Drishyam 3' release date unveiled: Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph's film locks April release around Vishu". The Times of India. 14 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  20. ↑ "Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 gets new release date amid Middle East crisis". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  21. ↑ "Drishyam 3 gets boost as PEN Studios backs Mohanlal starrer with Rs 100 crores investment". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  22. ↑ "Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 bags Rs 100 cr investment from Pen Studios". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "Drishyam 3: Prime Video Issues Warning, Claims Sole Digital Rights Of Mohanlal's Film". News18. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Drishyam 3 Vs Amazon Prime Video Row EXPLAINED: Streaming Giant Warns Makers Of Mohanlal Film". Times Now. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "Amazon gets interim relief as Delhi HC blocks third-party OTT rights for Drishyam 3". ETLegalWorld.com. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "'ദൃശ്യം 3' ഒടിടി കരാറിന് താൽക്കാലിക വിലക്ക്; നടപടി ആമസോൺ പ്രൈമിന്റെ ഹർജിയിൽ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 April 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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