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Mint
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Jeethu Joseph warns makers of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3. Here's everything we know
The much-anticipated film Drishyam 3, featuring Mohanlal and helmed by Jeethu Joseph, is currently in works. While the Malayalam film is yet to hit the shooting floors, reports about its Hindi version, starring Ajay Devgn, might head to production first. Amid this, Jeethu Joseph clarified that his Malayalam flick will be the first to move ahead. In an interview with Mathrubhumi, the filmmaker warned of legal action to prevent the Hindi version, starring Ajay Devgn, from getting ahead of the original. Jeetu said that he prevented the makers of the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 from starting earlier than Mohanlal's film, which is the original. He said, 'There were demands on making Malayalam and Hindi versions together, but we haven't decided on those matters. There were initially some plans to start in Hindi first, but after a hint was given that this would be dealt with legally, they backed off from it.' The alleged tiff between the film versions began when reports claimed that Drishyam 3 in Hindi was about to begin production soon. However, Jeethu said that the original film is still in the scripting phase and won't begin filming until October this year. The Hindi adaptation will only commence after the Malayalam one, asserted Jeethu. Speaking at a recent event, Jeethu said, 'I just completed the climax of Drishyam 3 last night. It's been a period of intense pressure.' Drishyam is a widely successful film franchise. The first installment of the film in Malayalam was released in 2013 under the direction of Jeethu Joseph. In the film, Mohanlal played the lead. The film revolves around Georgekutty and his family, whose lives take a dramatic turn when a police officer's son mysteriously goes missing. The gripping narrative found resonance across languages, leading to remakes in several languages. Following the success, it was adapted in Kannada with V Ravichandran in the lead in 2014. In the same year, the Telugu version with Daggubati Venkatesh was out, followed by a Tamil version in 2015 starring Kamal Haasan. Ajay Devgn headlined the Hindi remake, which also gained immense popularity. Its success extended beyond India, with remakes produced in Sinhala and Chinese. In addition, Indonesian and Korean adaptations are currently in development. A sequel to Drishyam 1 was released in 2021 in Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. The Hindi version of Drishyam 2 hit theatres in 2022. The third installment, Drishyam 3, was officially announced in February this year.
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Jeetu Joseph Has Threatened Legal Action Against Makers Of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3
New Delhi: Last month, Mohanlal took to X to announce his return as George Kutty, with the much-anticipated third installment of his Drishyam franchise. Interestingly, Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 was to begin with its shoot simultaneously with Ajay Devgn's Hindi version of the film. Recently, Jeetu Joseph addressed the ongoing rumours of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 going on floors before the original Malayalam version. What's Happening Filmmaker Jeetu Joseph broke his silence on the ongoing buzz that Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 will begin shooting before Mohanlal's Malayalam version. Jeetu Joseph threatened legal action to ensure that Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 does not roll first, considering Mohanlal's Malayalam version is the original one. Jeetu Joseph told Matrubhum i, "There were demands on making Malayalam and Hindi versions together, but we haven't decided on those matters. There were initially some plans to start in Hindi first, but after a hint was given that this would be dealt with legally, they backed off from it." He also added, "I finished writing the climax of Drishyam 3 last night. I've been under immense pressure for a long time." What The Rumour About Drishyam 3 Is For some time now, there have been reports suggesting that makers of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 are gearing up for the making of the third installment. While Jeetu Joseph commented that he is still working on his screenplay, the Malayalam version will only take off in October 2025. The Hindi version is said to begin after that. About Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 Pinkvilla had earlier reported that Ajay Devgn will also begin shooting for the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 on October 2, 2025. The source told Pinkvilla, "The Gandhi Jayanti date holds a lot of significance for the Drishyam franchise, and hence they are embarking on the journey for the final Drishyam film from October 2, 2025. It's a marathon schedule, spanning 3 months at real locations in Maharashtra, as well as the studio set-up. Ajay Devgn has already allotted his dates for the film." About Drishyam 3 The franchise's first film was released in 2013, and the Malayalam version was led by Mohanlal as George Kutty. The film was then remade in several languages, such as Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. The Kannada version was led by V Ravichandran, Telugu by Venkatesh, both in 2014. The 2015 Tamil version had Kamal Haasan in the lead, while Ajay Devgn took over the reigns in Hindi. The film was also remade in Sinhala and Chinese, while the Indonesian and Korean remakes are currently in the works. In A Nutshell Jeetu Joseph expressed how he is against Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 going into production before Mohanlal's original Malayalam version of the third installment. The filmmaker also shared that he was busy with the screenplay of Drishyam 3 in Malayalam, and the film will roll in October 2025.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jeethu Joseph on 'Drishyam 3': 'Mohanlal conveyed the sequel idea'; climax was penned first, not the script
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Director Jeethu Joseph recently opened up about 'Drishyam 3', one of the most anticipated sequels in Indian cinema. Interestingly, the spark for the third installment didn't come from the filmmaker himself. It was none other than Mohanlal . The actor first asked if a third part was possible after watching 'Drishyam 2' at Jeethu's home theatre. As revealed during an interview with Mathrubhumi, at the time, Jeethu hadn't committed to the idea but shared a rough concept for the climax. 'If Georgekutty returns, I want the climax to be a certain way,' Jeethu told Mohanlal. Lalettan liked the idea and encouraged him to explore it further — and that seed has now grown into a full-blown project. Climax first, script later Unlike conventional writing processes, Jeethu revealed that it was the climax of Drishyam 3 that came to him first — not the story. Since then, the script has slowly been taking shape. 'I was even writing parts of it this morning,' he shared. Despite the buzz around simultaneous Hindi and Malayalam versions, nothing has been finalized. Legal complications delayed the Hindi version, and while producers are interested, Jeethu is focusing on finishing the Malayalam screenplay first. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Why These Off-Plan Dubai Apartments Sell Fast? Binghatti Developers FZE Read More Undo Interestingly, the director has received countless emails suggesting twists and storylines for the film — all of which he deleted without reading. 'I don't want my creative process to be influenced or distracted,' he clarified. Four films in one year 'Drishyam 3' is just one of four projects Jeethu is juggling in 2025. The first to release is 'Mirage', an emotional thriller starring Aparna Balamurali and Asif Ali. There's also 'Valathu Vasathe Kallan' with Biju Menon and Joju George, and a legal drama starring Fahadh Faasil scripted by Advocate Shanti Mayadevi expected to begin filming in December. Meanwhile, Jeethu Joseph's previous outing was the Basil Joseph starrer 'Nunakkuzhi'.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'We will take...', The makers of Ajay Devgn's upcoming film Drishyam 3 lands in trouble due to...
Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam' has become one of Bollywood's most talked-about suspense-thriller franchises, with both previous parts achieving major box office success. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the third installment. Meanwhile, the original Malayalam version, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is also in the works. Though filming has not yet begun, the director recently cleared the air regarding rumors that the Hindi version will start shooting first. What did Jeethu Joseph say? In a recent conversation with Mathrubhumi, Jeethu Joseph confirmed that the Malayalam version holds priority since it's the original story. He revealed that there was a proposal to shoot both the Hindi and Malayalam versions simultaneously, but no final decision has been made. Initially, the Hindi makers had planned to begin their shoot earlier, but that idea was dropped after a legal warning was hinted at. Joseph emphasized that the story belongs to the Malayalam team and any breach could lead to legal consequences. When the filming of Drishyam 3 commence? Jeethu Joseph further stated that he is currently focused on completing the screenplay. The Malayalam version of 'Drishyam 3' is set to begin filming in October 2025 and only after that will work on the Hindi version resume. Speaking at an event, Joseph said, 'I finished writing the climax just last night. It's been weighing on me for a long time, but I'm glad to have wrapped it up.' About the 'Drishyam' Universe The franchise began in 2013 with the Malayalam film 'Drishyam' starring Mohanlal. It tells the intense story of a simple man named Georgekutty, whose life turns upside down after a police officer's son goes missing. The gripping narrative and emotional depth of the film earned it massive praise and led to remakes in several languages: Kannada (2014) with V. Ravichandran, Telugu with Venkatesh Daggubati, Tamil (2015) with Kamal Haasan, and the Hindi version with Ajay Devgn, which added its own unique flavor to the storyline. Now, as both Malayalam and Hindi fans await the next chapter, it's clear that the third part will again aim to keep audiences guessing till the very end.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What is the story of Drishyam 3? Jeethu Joseph spills tea on Mohanlal's return as Georgekutty
Mohanlal recently announced work on Drishyam 3. The project will be directed by Jeethu Joseph once again and this time, the Malayalam film will release at the same time as the launch of its Hindi version. Jeethu Joseph spills beans on what Drishyam 3 will be about Attending a recent event for the Film and Drama Club of Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Jeethu Joseph left everyone intrigued as he spilled beans on what exactly the audiences can expect from Drishyam 3, in terms of its storyline. Without giving any detailed spoilers, he mentioned that this time, the film would be more about Georgekutty's family and not any external interference. He said, 'Drishyam 3 is more of a story that unfolds within the family, focusing on their evolving dynamics and changing perspectives. It explores how the characters, especially the children, grow and process past events differently over time.' Jeethu Joseph about completing the script of Drishyam 3 In another excerpt of the same interview, the filmmaker discussed the exhaustive process he underwent for completing the script work of the first draft of the movie. He highlighted being under a lot of pressure for the same. In his words, 'Between the shoots of Mirage and Valathu Vashathe Kallan, I would wake up every day at 3:30 a.m. to write. It was a real struggle, physically and mentally exhausting. But yesterday, I finally felt a sense of relief.' When will Drishyam 3 go on floors? As per a previous report by Cinema For You, it was revealed that Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal would begin shooting for Drishyam 3 in September 2025. This also indicated that the two of them once again pushed back the date of their other impending project, Ram. An official confirmation is awaited on the matter. Mohanlal's work front L365 directed by Austin Das Thomas.
