Mohanlal has announced that Drishyam 3 will release worldwide on April 2, 2026, marking his first release of the year. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film sees the actor reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty
Drishyam 3
On the occasion of Makar Sankranthi, actor Mohanlal took to social media to announce his first release of 2026. The actor will be returning as Georgekutty for the third part of the popular franchise, Drishyam. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the team wrapped the shoot of the film in December 2025.
Drishyam 3 release date announced
On Wednesday, Mohanlal took to social media to share a motion poster of Drishyam 3 and announced the release date. The film will be released worldwide on April 2, 2026. The day marks Maundy Thursday with the makers focusing on banking on the Good Friday and Easter holiday weekend.
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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. According to the producers, 'Drishyam 3' is slated for release in March 2026, and expectations are already sky-high among audiences across India and abroad.
Meanwhile, the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 starring Ajay Devgn in the lead will be released in theatres on October 2, 2026. Reportedly, the makers of Ajay Devgn-starrer have opted for a new script instead of remaking the Malayalam script.
Jeethu on what to expect from Drishyam 3
After the massive success of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, expectations around Drishyam 3 are naturally sky-high. Jeethu, however, remains grounded and focused on storytelling rather than spectacle.
“I don’t make Drishyam for its twists. The story has to grow organically,” he explains. “The second part took place six years after the first and showed how the family, the police, and the case evolved. In Drishyam 3, we continue exploring what happens to each of these characters as time passes. Georgekutty is getting older — is he as confident as before? That’s what I’m interested in.”
The filmmaker recalls an online comment made after he announced completing the script for Drishyam 3, “Someone wrote that it should be better than the extraordinary Drishyam 2. I replied that I’m not making Drishyam 3 to beat Drishyam 2 — I’m making it to tell what’s happening with Georgekutty’s family. Their life could go in many directions; I’ve chosen one and followed that.”
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