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Mohanlal Confims Collaboration with Director Jeethu Joseph for Drishyam 3
Updated on: 21 February, 2025 04:48 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has officially announced his return to the much-celebrated Drishyam franchise. The actor will reprise his role as Georgekutty in the third installment of the gripping crime thriller. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this news, and the confirmation has sparked excitement across social media.
As soon as Mohanlal shared the post, fans flooded the comments section with excitement. One user wrote, “Yaaay…. one of the best franchises,” while another expressed their anticipation by saying, “The suspense continues! Can`t wait to see how the Drishyam saga unfolds.” The overwhelming response proves that the Drishyam series continues to hold a special place in the hearts of moviegoers.
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Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the Drishyam franchise has been a game-changer in Indian cinema. The 2013 Malayalam original featured Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil.
The success of Drishyam led to its remakes in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Chinese (Mandarin), and Sinhalese. In 2014, it was adapted into Telugu as Drushyam and in Kannada as Drishya. A year later, the film was remade in Tamil as Papanasam and in Hindi as Drishyam, where Ajay Devgn took on the lead role.
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Drishyam`s reach extended beyond India, with Sinhalese and Chinese adaptations titled Withanage and The Witness, respectively. The sequel, Drishyam 2, also saw successful remakes in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, with actors like Ajay Devgn, Venkatesh, Kamal Haasan, and Ravichandran portraying Mohanlal’s iconic role.
With Drishyam 3 officially confirmed, fans are now speculating about the plot twists and suspense that Jeethu Joseph will bring to the story. Given the franchise`s reputation for unpredictable storytelling, the third installment is expected to be another thrilling chapter in Georgekutty’s journey.
Official Announcement by Mohanlal
Mohanlal made the much-anticipated announcement through his official X page. He shared a photo featuring himself, director Jeethu Joseph, and producer Antony Perumbavoor, all dressed in color-coordinated black shirts. Accompanying the post, Mohanlal wrote, “The Past Never Stays Silent. Drishyam 3 Confirmed! #Drishyam3.” This simple yet powerful message instantly created a buzz among fans.As soon as Mohanlal shared the post, fans flooded the comments section with excitement. One user wrote, “Yaaay…. one of the best franchises,” while another expressed their anticipation by saying, “The suspense continues! Can`t wait to see how the Drishyam saga unfolds.” The overwhelming response proves that the Drishyam series continues to hold a special place in the hearts of moviegoers.
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The Legacy of Drishyam
Drishyam follows the story of Georgekutty and his family, who come under police suspicion when the son of the Inspector General of Police goes missing. The first part of the film was released in 2013 and became a massive hit. The sequel, Drishyam 2, was released in 2021 and continued the story, receiving critical and commercial success.Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the Drishyam franchise has been a game-changer in Indian cinema. The 2013 Malayalam original featured Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil.
The success of Drishyam led to its remakes in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Chinese (Mandarin), and Sinhalese. In 2014, it was adapted into Telugu as Drushyam and in Kannada as Drishya. A year later, the film was remade in Tamil as Papanasam and in Hindi as Drishyam, where Ajay Devgn took on the lead role.
Also Read: Drishyam Goes Global: Mohanlal Starrer Tamil Thriller To Get A Hollywood Remake
Drishyam`s reach extended beyond India, with Sinhalese and Chinese adaptations titled Withanage and The Witness, respectively. The sequel, Drishyam 2, also saw successful remakes in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, with actors like Ajay Devgn, Venkatesh, Kamal Haasan, and Ravichandran portraying Mohanlal’s iconic role.
With Drishyam 3 officially confirmed, fans are now speculating about the plot twists and suspense that Jeethu Joseph will bring to the story. Given the franchise`s reputation for unpredictable storytelling, the third installment is expected to be another thrilling chapter in Georgekutty’s journey.
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