Drishyam 3

Drishyam 3
First look poster
Directed byJeethu Joseph
Written byJeethu Joseph
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
Starring
CinematographySatheesh Kurup
Edited byV. S. Vinayak
Music byAnil Johnson
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • 2 April 2026 (2026-04-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Drishyam 3 (titled as Drishyam 3: The Past Never Stays Silent; transl. Visual 3) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, it is the third installment in the Drishyam film series and a sequel to the 2021 film Drishyam 2. The film stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil.

Principal photography began on 22 September 2025 and concluded on 2 December 2025.[1] Drishyam 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 2 April 2026.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] 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".[5] At the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards in August 2022, Antony confirmed that Drishyam 3 would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas.[6] In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward".[7]

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.[8] 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.[9] On 20 February 2025, Drishyam 3 was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles.[10]

Jeethu also said that Drishyam 3 would serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story and that there would not be any more sequels.[11]

Filming

Principal photography began on 22 September 2025 at Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta, Ernakulam, with a traditional pooja ceremony.[12] Filming took place in Thodupuzha, Vagamon, Ernakulam and Thiruvalla.[13] Filming was completed on 2 December 2025.[14]

Release

Theatrical

Drishyam 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 2 April 2026.[2]

Distribution

Pen Studios and Panorama Studios acquired the worldwide theatrical and digital rights of the film.[15]

References

  1. ^ "'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.
  2. ^ a b Awasthi, Pragati (14 January 2026). "Drishyam 3 Malayalam release date announced: Mohanlal's film to release on THIS date". WION. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  3. ^ Prajith, P. (20 July 2025). "'ദൃശ്യം -3യുടെ സാധ്യതയേക്കുറിച്ച് ആദ്യം ചോദിച്ചത് ലാലേട്ടൻ, ക്ലൈമാക്സാണ് ആദ്യം എഴുതിയത്'". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  4. ^ Prakash, M. Dinu (20 February 2021). "Will there be a 'Drishyam 3'? Antony Perumbavur spills the beans". Onmanorama.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  5. ^ Vilakudy, Rajaneesh (22 February 2021). "Exclusive: Jeethu Joseph On Making 'Drishyam 3' With Mohanlal". The Quint. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  6. ^ മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ (29 August 2022). "'ദൃശ്യം 3 ഉണ്ട്'; ഉറപ്പ് പറഞ്ഞ് ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂർ". Manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Outlook Entertainment Desk (20 February 2025). "Mohanlal Confirms Drishyam 3 With Jeethu Joseph". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 13 October 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "'Drishyam 3' wraps up: Mohanlal's final-shot reaction wins hearts". Onmanorama. 3 December 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Panorama, Pen Studios acquire worldwide theatrical and digital rights for 'Drishyam 3'". The Telegraph Online. 7 December 2025. Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
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