Cameras start rolling for Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’ as film enters production

Mohanlal began shooting for Drishyam 3 with a puja in Kochi, a day before receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the much-awaited film releases in March 2026.

Kochi: Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal, who has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, has begun work on one of the most eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema — the third part of the blockbuster Drishyam franchise.

The film, directed by Jeethu Joseph, formally commenced with a traditional puja ceremony at a law college near Kochi on Monday. Soon after, Mohanlal was scheduled to fly to New Delhi, where the President of India will confer on him the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tuesday, marking a landmark moment in his four-decade-long career.

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Director Jeethu Joseph, addressing the media ahead of the launch, said that Drishyam 3 will explore the next chapter in the life of Georgekutty, the iconic character played by Mohanlal.

“The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty’s life after four and a half years. That is the crux of the story,” Joseph explained.

Producer Antony Perumbavoor, a long-time collaborator of Mohanlal and driving force behind the Drishyam series, said the decision to proceed with a third instalment came after careful deliberation.

“The phenomenal response to the first two parts convinced us that Georgekutty’s journey had more to tell. Only after detailed talks with Jeethu did we finalise this new version,” Perumbavoor stated.

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 in 2021 drew record-breaking viewership in theatres and on streaming platforms.

According to the producers, Drishyam 3 is slated for release in March 2026, with expectations already sky-high among audiences in India and abroad.

With Mohanlal simultaneously receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the launch of Drishyam 3 has further added to the celebrations surrounding one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated stars.