What is the story about?
Ajay Devgn'sDrishyam franchise has been winning the hearts of audiences for a long time now. The movie's third instalment's release only reflects the love
it has been garnering. Back in February 2024, it was reported that the film will be remade in foreign languages. Producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak had secured the international remake rights for both Drishyam and Drishyam 2 from Aashirvad Cinemas. Interestingly, at that time, the adaptations of Drishyam were already underway in the US and Korea, while discussions for a Spanish version were nearing completion.2 years after that, the Spanish remake is finally moving ahead and is expected to begin filming soon.
Drishyam's Spanish remake to cast top actors, director from region
As per a report in Bombay Times, producer Rodrigo Espinel confirmed at the ongoing International Film Festival of Delhi that production will start in June, 2026. He shared that the project came together after a Mexican producing partner acquired the IP rights and reached out, noting Spain’s attractive tax incentives. He added that the story lends itself well to Spanish culture, and the film will feature a Spanish director along with a leading local cast.
The Spanish filmmaker also explained why he believes the story will resonate with Spanish viewers. He said, it revolves around a father trying to protect his daughter and a mother searching for answers about her son, emotions that translate easily across cultures. He pointed out that while adapting very local stories can be challenging without losing their essence, Drishyam retains a universal appeal despite its Indian roots.
What we know about Drishyam franchise?
Drishyam was released in 2015, and the film is a Hindi remake of the 2013 Malayalam film of the same name starring Mohanlal. The movie's Hindi version was directed by Nishikant Kamat and it features Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Ishita Dutta. It followed a man who goes to extreme lengths to shield his family after a crime puts them in danger, especially as the victim is linked to a powerful police officer.
The film did well at the box office, and its sequel,Drishyam 2, also turned out to be a major box office success. The sequel brought back the original cast and introduced Akshaye Khanna. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the franchise is set to continue with Drishyam 3, slated for release on October 2 this year, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj in key roles.
