29 April,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Drishyam 3 (Pic/X)
Amid much buzz and anticipation, the makers of director Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam film Drishyam 3 have finally released a teaser of the film. The teaser, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, was released on Wednesday ahead of its May 21 release.
Mohanlal announced the release of the teaser on his X timeline. Sharing the link to the released teaser, he wrote, "Drishyam3 Official Teaser Worldwide Release | May 21st 2026."
The teaser starts with a recap of the earlier two instalments. The first part's recap is narrated from the point of view of Georgekutty (played by Mohanlal), while the second part's recap is from the viewpoint of his rivals, the police.
Georgekutty is heard saying, "I am just an ordinary man. My world is small, and it comprises just my wife and my children. An unwanted guest invaded our privacy, a guest who had the power to destroy my family. We sent him back forever to ensure he would never return to ruin our lives."
The second part's recap has the voice of a policeman, saying, "It's like a case that is closed but will never close. Actually, it was not us who were watching him. He was the one watching us."
This is followed by a scene of Georgekutty praying in a church. He says, "This battle of mine began the day I was born. I had no one to call my own. After much slogging and struggle, I built a family for myself. When there came a time that could shatter it, I acted without thinking about repercussions or consequences. In the process, I did not realise how many people I had hurt. Now, I am scared, sir, I don't know who else is out there watching!"
Drishyam 3 has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since it was first announced. The film's release, which was scheduled for April 2 this year, had to be postponed in the wake of the tense situation persisting in West Asia. The film is now slated for release on May 21.
The film, which is the third instalment in the highly rated franchise, was formally launched with a traditional puja ceremony that was held at a law college near Kochi in September last year. Director Jeethu Joseph, addressing the media ahead of the launch, had revealed that "Drishyam 3 would explore the next chapter in the life of Georgekutty, the iconic character played by Mohanlal in the film. The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty's life after four-and-a-half years. That is the crux of the story," Joseph had explained.
The unit shot at a number of places, including Thodupuzha and Vagamon, with the final five-day schedule taking place at Ernakulam.
The Drishyam films have achieved cult status in Indian cinema for their gripping storytelling, intricate suspense, and Mohanlal's acclaimed performance. The first film, released in 2013, set new benchmarks in Malayalam cinema, while its sequel, released in 2021, drew record-breaking viewership both in theatres and on streaming platforms.
(With inputs from IANS)
