Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph breaks silence on criticism about film's TV serial-like execution

Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph

Director Jeethu Joseph, known for his films like Memories and Drishyam, recently addressed criticisms regarding the technical execution of his films. Many have often commented on the visual quality of his films, likening it to that of television serials. Jeethu Joseph has now shared his perspective on these criticisms.

Jeethu Joseph reacts to criticism

Over the years, Jeethu's films have sparked discussions about their visual presentation. Viewers have questioned the technical quality, often comparing it to television-style execution. Despite the criticism, the director has maintained his approach rooted in his creative preferences.

During a recent interaction with The New Indian Express, Jeethu Joseph explained, "In most films today, you can see a kind of colourful lighting style. When it comes to my films, that difference is not due to any fault of my team. It is because I prefer things to look more realistic." He also noted the influence of negative comments online, saying, "I have personally seen posts targeting certain individuals. There are some people who consistently write negative comments for every film."

Jeethu Joseph further emphasised his preference for a grounded visual tone over a stylised presentation. The director of Drishyam 3 said that his choices related to lighting and production design are always deliberate, as he aims for authenticity in storytelling, even if the approach diverges from current industry trends.

About Drishyam

The upcoming film Drishyam 3 is set to revisit the character of Georgekutty, played by Mohanlal, after several years. As Jeethu has mentioned in previous interviews, the upcoming third instalment will take a slightly different storytelling route as compared to its predecessors and will not be a thriller like the second part. The movie is all set for release on May 21. Along with Mohanlal, the film also stars Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil, all of who will be seen reprising their roles from the first two films of the trilogy.

Notably, Drishyam 3 was earlier slated to be released on April 2, 2026. However, due to the crisis in West Asia amid the 2026 Iran war, the film was postponed.

Meanwhile, Jeethu Joseph's most recent films were Mirage and Valathu Vashathe Kallan, both of which did not meet audience expectations. The films further added to the discussions about his filmmaking style.