Drishyam 3: Mohanlal's Suspense Drama To Hit Theatres Before Ajay Devgn Film, Releases On...

Mohanlal fans it's time to rejoice as the release date for the Malayalam superstar's much awaited film Drishyam 3 is finally locked. Director Jeethu Joseph has once again set the Malayalam film industry abuzz with an official update on one of its most celebrated franchises. Drishyam 3, the third instalment in the blockbuster crime drama series starring Mohanlal, has now been confirmed for a theatrical release in April 2, 2026 - with an intriguing teaser. Over the years, the Drishyam films have transcended language barriers and redefined the crime-thriller genre in Indian cinema, earning both critical acclaim and massive commercial success. Jeethu Joseph’s latest confirmation not only puts an end to speculation around the release timeline but

also offers insight into how the filmmaker views the towering expectations surrounding the film.

Mohanlal announces Drishyam 3 release date with intriguing teaser

Taking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), Mohanlal wrote, " Years passed. The past didn’t. #Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release | April 2, 2026."

Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 to hit the big screens ahead of Ajay Devgn's film

Mohanlal's announcement also clears the air around the release strategy of the Malayalam original and its Hindi remake. There had been speculation that both versions of Drishyam 3 might release simultaneously. However, the Hindi adaptation starring Ajay Devgn is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 2, 2026 - nearly six months after the Malayalam version. This ensures that Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 will once again lead the narrative, staying true to the franchise’s tradition.

About Drishyam

The film continues the story of Georgekutty, a seemingly ordinary man whose life spirals into chaos after the disappearance of IG Geetha Prabhakar’s son, Varun. While the first film focused on his desperate measures to protect his family, and the second explored the long-term repercussions of those choices, the third instalment is expected to open a new chapter in this gripping saga. Mohanlal will be joined once again by Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopi, Siddique, and others reprising their roles.