Drishyam 3 major tease revealed as iconic thriller returns for final chapter. Check expected release date, Mohanlal's role, plot, cast
Drishyam 3, the final chapter in the acclaimed Malayalam thriller series, is set to begin filming in October 2025. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and headlined by Mohanlal, the film will continue the story of Georgekutty and his family, picking up from where the second instalment left off. Backed by Aashirvad Cinemas, the movie will reunite the original cast and revisit familiar locations in Kerala. The script has been completed, and there are plans for a parallel Hindi version as well. A release is expected in late 2026.
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The makers of Drishyam 3 have officially confirmed that filming will begin in October 2025, bringing Malayalam cinema 's iconic suspense thriller back into production after a four-year wait since the second part. The update was shared by Aashirvad Cinemas through a social media video featuring director Jeethu Joseph, lead actor Mohanlal, and producer Antony Perumbavoor in an emotional reunion. The announcement, captioned 'The past never stays silent,' quickly generated quite a buzz among fans.The original Drishyam, released in 2013, redefined the crime-thriller genre in Indian cinema, with Mohanlal's Georgekutty—an ordinary cable TV operator—turning into a household name for his cleverness in shielding his family. Its sequel, Drishyam 2, released in 2021 on OTT during the pandemic, garnered nationwide acclaim and significantly boosted Malayalam cinema's visibility across India. Now, nearly 13 years since the first film began production, the final chapter is set to unfold.Mohanlal will reprise his celebrated role as Georgekutty, a man who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family. Meena, Esther Anil, and Ansiba Hassan also return as Georgekutty's wife and daughters, along with Asha Sharath as IG Geetha, the officer determined to uncover the truth. The familiar ensemble is expected to be joined by new characters, although details remain undisclosed.Drishyam followed Georgekutty's desperate attempt to cover up a crime committed by his family, leading to a brilliantly staged deception that leaves the police baffled. In Drishyam 2, the stakes escalated with the emergence of a witness claiming to know the truth. Despite the renewed investigation, Georgekutty managed to stay ahead of the law once again. The third instalment is expected to address unresolved threads while challenging Georgekutty's moral compass further.Director Jeethu Joseph has revealed that the script for Drishyam 3 has been in development for months. While the climax was conceptualised early, efforts have been ongoing to refine the plot and deepen character arcs. He and Mohanlal have been in constant discussion to ensure the film maintains the standard set by its predecessors. Mohanlal has previously acknowledged the challenge of surpassing the expectations set by Drishyam 2.Reports suggest that a parallel shoot for the Hindi version, starring Ajay Devgn, may also take place around the same time, though it remains unclear which version will release first. This signals a more coordinated pan-India strategy compared to the earlier staggered remakes. With the Malayalam original maintaining its core identity, any additional versions are expected to tailor elements to their regional audiences.Aashirvad Cinemas continues to produce the film, with Jeethu Joseph at the helm. The cinematography will once again be handled by Sujith Vaassudev. Music will be composed by Vinu Thomas, and the background score will be by Anil Johnson—both of whom contributed to the franchise's previous success.Although filming starts in October 2025, the release is likely slated for late 2026. The team is expected to follow a tight three-month shooting schedule, returning to familiar locations in Thodupuzha and Kochi that have become synonymous with the franchise's atmospheric storytelling.With the conclusion of Georgekutty's journey approaching, Drishyam 3 aims to offer a satisfying and gripping finale to one of Malayalam cinema's most influential film series.
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