Malayalam superstar Mohanlal commenced production on Drishyam 3 through a traditional puja ceremony at a Kochi law college on Monday. Director Jeethu Joseph returns to helm the third installment of the acclaimed thriller franchise. The storyline advances Georgekutty's narrative by four and a half years from the previous film. Producer Antony Perumbavoor confirmed extensive discussions preceded the decision to create another sequel. Joseph explained that the plot centers on developments in Georgekutty's world during this time gap.
The franchise began with the 2013 original that established new standards for Malayalam cinema storytelling. Its 2021 sequel achieved exceptional theatrical and streaming success across multiple platforms. Audiences demonstrated overwhelming enthusiasm for both previous films through record viewership numbers. The production team schedules the third film's release for March 2026. Mohanlal will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from the President of India on Tuesday, celebrating his four-decade career achievement alongside this new project launch.
The franchise began with the 2013 original that established new standards for Malayalam cinema storytelling. Its 2021 sequel achieved exceptional theatrical and streaming success across multiple platforms. Audiences demonstrated overwhelming enthusiasm for both previous films through record viewership numbers. The production team schedules the third film's release for March 2026. Mohanlal will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from the President of India on Tuesday, celebrating his four-decade career achievement alongside this new project launch.
