Malayalam cinema fans have reason to rejoice as superstar Mohanlal has officially confirmed the third installment of the Drishyam franchise. He will once again join hands with director Jeethu Joseph for Drishyam 3, with the project backed by producer Antony Perumbavoor. The first two films in the series were massive hits and gained recognition across India and internationally.
On February 20, Mohanlal took to social media to make the big announcement, sharing a photo with Jeethu Joseph and Antony Perumbavoor. He captioned it:
“The Past Never Stays Silent. Drishyam 3 Confirmed! #Drishyam3”
The Past Never Stays Silent
Drishyam 3 Confirmed!#Drishyam3 pic.twitter.com/xZ8R7N82un
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 20, 2025
The news instantly went viral, with fans expressing their excitement for the much-anticipated sequel.
The Drishyam franchise has played a crucial role in elevating Malayalam cinema to a global level. The first film, released in 2013, was a game-changing crime thriller that captivated audiences with its intense storytelling and mind-blowing twists. The sequel, Drishyam 2, released in 2021 on Amazon Prime Video, took the story forward in an unexpected yet gripping manner.
The success of Drishyam led to multiple remakes in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, and even Chinese, making it one of the most widely adapted Indian films. The second part also left audiences on a cliffhanger, ensuring there was always room for another installment.
In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, Mohanlal reflected on the film’s importance in Malayalam cinema, stating:
“Drishyam has done great things. It gave a great uplift to the Malayalam industry. We produced that film [Drishyam 3] 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.”
His statement highlights how the Drishyam series played a major role in drawing national and global audiences to Malayalam films, proving that content-driven cinema can break language barriers.
With Drishyam 2 ending on a suspenseful note, speculation is already high about the plot of Drishyam 3. While details about the storyline, cast, and production schedule are yet to be revealed, the confirmation itself has built major anticipation among fans.
Given the franchise’s track record of keeping viewers hooked with unexpected twists, Drishyam 3 is expected to be another intense thriller that will push the boundaries of storytelling.
More updates on the film’s production, release date, and casting will be revealed in the coming months. Until then, fans are eagerly waiting for Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph to once again craft another masterpiece in the Drishyam universe.
