Mohanlal starrer 'Drishyam 3' sets April 2026 release date, details inside
Thiruvananthapuram, January 14
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal-starrer 'Drishyam 3' has finally set a release date, aiming to hit theatres in April 2026.
Taking to his X handle, Mohanlal announced the film's release date along with a short teaser video, "Years passed. The past didn't. #Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release | April 2, 2026," he wrote in the caption.
In September 2025, the makers commenced the film's shooting and shared pictures from a puja ceremony. The inaugural function was marked by a traditional lamp-lighting and pooja. Director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor joined Mohanlal at the event. In the snaps, Mohanlal was seen holding a clapperboard of the film, followed by the traditional lamp lighting and pooja with the cast and crew of the movie.
While sharing the photos, the actor wrote, "Bringing Georgekutty's world alive once again. Today marks the beginning of Drishyam 3 with the Pooja."
The film is helmed by Jeethu Joseph, while Mohanlal essays the lead role in the movie. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winning actor plays the character of Georgekutty in the 'Drishyam' franchise. The first instalment of the franchise was released in 2013.
The 'Drishyam' franchise follows the struggle of Georgekutty and his family, who come under suspicion when the son of the Inspector General (IG) of Police goes missing.
'Drishyam 3' is the much-awaited sequel in the franchise, which has experienced immense success in the cinema industry, leading to several remakes in the Bollywood and South film industries.
With the release date now announced, the Mohanlal starrer is set to release before Ajay Devgn's Hindi version of 'Drishyam 3'.
Shooting for the much-awaited third instalment of the popular franchise is currently in full swing.
According to the makers, Ajay Devgn starrer 'Drishyam 3' will be released on October 2, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Love that they started with a traditional pooja. It brings good vibes to the set. Hoping the story lives up to the massive hype. The pressure is really on for part 3 after such brilliant predecessors.
As someone who discovered Malayalam cinema through Drishyam, this is exciting news. The original always has a certain rawness. Interesting that the Malayalam version releases before the Hindi remake. Ajay Devgn has big shoes to fill.
"Years passed. The past didn't." That tagline gives me chills! What more can happen to this family? Georgekutty's mind is a maze. Hope they don't stretch the story too thin just for the sake of a franchise. Fingers crossed!
Respectfully, I hope the focus remains on tight writing and not just commercial success. The beauty of the first film was its simplicity and relentless tension. Here's hoping part 3 captures that same magic.
Lalettan in his iconic role again! This is the biggest cinematic event for Malayalam cinema in years. The whole industry is riding on this. The clash with the Hindi version's release later in the year will be fun to watch. 🔥
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