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Mint
a day 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.
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.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
'She's Mine And Mine Alone': Husband Of Kerala Woman, Found Dead In UAE, Admits To Beating Her
Last Updated: Satheesh Sankar admitted to beating his wife, Athulya Shekhar, who was found dead in Sharjah. Athulya's family accused him of physical and emotional abuse. Satheesh Sankar, husband of Kerala woman Athulya Shekhar, who was found dead in Sharjah, has reportedly admitted to beating her and justified the assault, saying he did it 'out of love". Athulya, who hails from Kerala's Kollam district, has been living in the UAE for the past year. She was found dead on Saturday morning when she was scheduled to start a new job, Mathrubhumi reported. Athulya's husband, Satheesh Shankar, also works in the UAE. Satheesh said he won't deny the claim that he did not beat his wife. 'I did when I was drunk. But I didn't do that every day," he said, as per The News Minute's report. Satheesh also alleged that her wife used to physically abuse him. 'When she got angry, she didn't know what to do… She did it because she was angry, because she loved me," he said. Athulya's family has alleged that Satheesh used to torture her physically and emotionally. Meanwhile, Satheesh, who has been working as a site engineer at a private firm in Dubai, has been sacked from his job. The firm took the action after allegations levelled by Athulya's family. A murder case was registered in Kollam under the Dowry Prohibition Act based on the complaint by Athulya's mother. A First Information Report (FIR) in the case mentioned that Athulya was given a two-wheeler and gold as dowry during her marriage to Satheesh. The deceased's mother also alleged that she was strangled, kicked in the stomach, and her head was hit by a plate, resulting in her death between July 18 and 19. The couple got married twelve years ago and has a daughter as well. A similar case was reported last week, where a woman from Kerala died by suicid e. She had alleged she was being tortured over dowry. Vipanchika Mani (33), a native of Kollam, allegedly killed her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Vybhavi, before taking her own life in their apartment in Sharjah's Al Nahda neighbourhood on July 8. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 15:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Drishyam director recalls issuing warning to makers of Ajay Devgn starrer
Jeethu Joseph, the original writer-director of the 'Drishyam' films, has postponed the early production of the Hindi version of 'Drishyam 3', starring Ajay Devgn. This decision ensures that the Malayalam version, with Mohanlal in the lead, will proceed first. Joseph revealed in an interview that the makers of the Hindi version initially attempted to start production earlier, but backed off after receiving a legal in an interview with Mathrubhumi stated, '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 Malayalam version is expected to commence filming in October this year, while more details about the Hindi version remain Jeethu Joseph is putting his efforts into the screenplay of 'Drishyam 3'. He recently mentioned at a college event that he had finished writing the climax of the film, stating, 'I finished writing the climax of 'Drishyam 3' last night. I've been under immense pressure for a long time.' The director is also juggling two other projects, 'Mirage' and 'Valathu Vashathe Kallan', which has added to his workload. 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 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
