Drishyam 3: Excited For Ajay Devgn Thriller? Here's Where To Watch Original Mohanlal Film On OTT

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Drishyam franchise is officially gearing up for its next thrilling chapter, and fans of suspense dramas have every reason to be excited. The makers have now announced the release date of Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, confirming that the much-awaited film will hit theatres on October 2, 2026. With the return of Vijay Salgaonkar and his mind-bending tactics, anticipation around the franchise has reached a new high. As excitement builds for the Hindi sequel, many viewers are revisiting, or discovering, the original Malayalam Drishyam, which continues to enjoy massive popularity even years after its release.

Where to watch Mohanlal's original Drishyam?

While fans eagerly await Drishyam 3, the original Malayalam Drishyam remains just as gripping and relevant. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, the Malayalam crime thriller stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil as Georgekutty and his family. The story revolves around Georgekutty, a simple man whose life is thrown into turmoil when the son of an inspector-general of police goes missing, making his family the prime suspects.Released on December 19, 2013, Drishyam received widespread critical acclaim and went on to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of its time. For those looking to revisit the roots of the franchise, the original Drishyam can be streamed for free on YouTube and JioHotstar, making it easily accessible to audiences eager to experience the story that started it all before Drishyam 3 arrives on the big screen.

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar

A new promo unveiled on Monday morning, December 22, confirmed Ajay Devgn’s return as Vijay Salgaonkar, the seemingly ordinary man whose extraordinary intelligence repeatedly outsmarts the system to protect his family. Drishyam 3 will once again be directed by Abhishek Pathak, who also helmed Drishyam 2. Joining Ajay in the third installment are Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor, all of whom have been confirmed to reprise their roles. Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav will also return as Vijay’s daughters, continuing the strong emotional core that has been central to the franchise.The Drishyam journey in Hindi cinema began in 2015 as a remake of the Malayalam film directed by the late Nishikant Kamat. The first film introduced audiences to Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable TV operator from Goa who uses his love for cinema and sharp observational skills to shield his family after an unexpected crime turns their lives upside down. The sequel, Drishyam 2, released in 2022, took the narrative to another level, earning critical acclaim and cementing Vijay Salgaonkar as one of Hindi cinema’s most compelling anti-heroes.