Drishyam director recalls issuing warning to makers of Ajay Devgn starrer
The 'Drishyam' franchise began with the 2013 Malayalam film, which became a major success and was subsequently remade in several languages. The narrative revolves around Georgekutty, a man who goes to great lengths to protect his family from a suspicious missing person case. In an exclusive conversation with IndiaToday.in, Mohanlal said, ''Drishyam' has done great things. It gave a great uplift to the Malayalam industry. We produced that film during the Covid-led pandemic. That film was viewed by the entire India. Now they know about the Malayalam industry. They started watching more Malayalam films [after 'Drishyam']. It became a blessing for the industry, [even] internationally.'On the work front, Mohanlal, having delivered two blockbusters already in 2025 with 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', will next be seen in 'Hridayapoorvam'. Ajay Devgn was last seen in the hit film 'Raid 2' and will next be seen in 'Son of Sardaar 2', which is slated to release in theatres on August 1.- Ends
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