Drishyam 3 Release Pushed to Mohanlal's Birthday in May 2026

The release of the highly anticipated Malayalam film "Drishyam 3" has been postponed from its initial April date. It is now scheduled for a worldwide release on May 21, 2026, which coincides with superstar Mohanlal's birthday. The actor announced the new date himself on social media, hinting at the return of his character Georgekutty. Reports suggest the delay could be related to ongoing tensions in the Gulf region.

Key Points: Drishyam 3 New Release Date: May 21, 2026

  • Release moved to Mohanlal's birthday
  • Originally slated for April 2026
  • Shoot completed in December 2025
  • Possible delay due to Gulf tensions
  • Franchise began in 2013
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'Drishyam 3' release pushed; To now reach the audience on Mohanlal's birthday

Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is postponed to release on his birthday, May 21, 2026. Get the latest updates on the cast and reasons for the delay.

'Drishyam 3' release pushed; To now reach the audience on Mohanlal's birthday
"The past never stays silent...it only waits. Georgekutty arrives, May 21st 2026. - Mohanlal"

Mumbai, March 23

Fans of Malayalam cinema will now have to wait a little longer to witness their beloved superstar Mohanlal on the big screen in his next "Drishyam 3".

On Monday, the makers announced the new release date of the highly discussed drama. The third instalment in the popular 'Drishyam' franchise will now reach the cinema halls on May 21, on Mohanlal's birthday.

"Drishyam 3" was initially slated to release on April 2 this year, but has now been postponed.

Sharing the new release date with the netizens, Mohanlal wrote on his official social media handle, "The past never stays silent...it only waits. Georgekutty arrives, May 21st 2026. #Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release (sic)."

The reports were doing the rounds for some time that the release of director Jeethu Joseph's next might be pushed.

Previously, the sources claimed that the makers are thinking about pushing the release in the wake of the ongoing tension in the gulf.

Mohanlal concluded the shoot for "Drishyam 3" in December last year. A video of the superstar cutting a cake with the entire unit went viral on social media.

Mohanlal started working on this drama on the same day he received Indian cinema's highest honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Backed by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the project will see Mohanlal reprising his role as Georgekutty, along with Meena as Rani George, Ansiba Hassan as Anju George, Esther Anil as Anumol "Anu" George, Asha Sharath as Geetha Prabhakar, Siddique as Prabhakar, Murali Gopy as IG Thomas Bastin IPS, and K. B. Ganesh Kumar as CI Philip Mathew.

Refreshing your memory, the primary instalment in the franchise, "Drishyam" released back in 2013, and ended up setting a new benchmark for the Malayalam cinema. This was followed by a sequel, which came out in 2021.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Disappointed with the delay, but I understand. The Gulf market is huge for Malayalam cinema, and with the tensions there, it makes business sense to postpone. Better to have a peaceful worldwide release. Still, counting down the days to May 21st!
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Arjun K
"The past never stays silent..." - What a chilling line from Georgekutty! Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal are a legendary combo. Drishyam set the standard for thrillers across India. The pressure is on for part 3, but if anyone can pull it off, it's this team.
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Sarah B
As someone who discovered Malayalam cinema through Drishyam, I'm so excited for this! The sequel was brilliant and answered questions I didn't even know I had. Curious to see what new twist the story will take. The cast looks phenomenal.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I hope the makers aren't just cashing in on the franchise name. Drishyam 2 was excellent, but creating a worthy third part is a huge challenge. The story felt complete. I'll watch it, but my expectations are cautiously managed.
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Meera T
Shooting began on the day he got the Dadasaheb Phalke Award? That's so symbolic and perfect. Mohanlal's dedication is unmatched. The entire family is back - Meena, Ansiba, Esther. Can't wait to see what trouble the Georgekutty family is in now! 🤯

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