Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’ has opened to a massive response even before its theatrical release. The Malayalam crime thriller has already crossed Rs 4 crore in worldwide advance bookings, while Kerala opening
day pre-sales alone have gone past Rs 1 crore with limited shows. The strong early numbers have added to the huge excitement around the third installment of the blockbuster ‘Drishyam’ franchise. Fans are also talking about director Jeethu Joseph’s latest revelation about a new mystery surrounding Georgekutty in the upcoming film.
Drishyam 3 Starts Strong At Box Office
The film’s advance booking figures suggest another major success for Mohanlal and the ‘Drishyam’ franchise. According to film industry tracker AB George, the film has registered an excellent start despite limited screenings. Sharing the latest update on X, AB George wrote, “#Drishyam3 opening day Kerala pre sales crossed Rs 1cr with limited shows Worldwide advance stands above Rs 4cr. Excellent Start @Mohanlal @jeethu4ever.”
Jeethu Joseph Reveals New Threat For Georgekutty
The trailer for ‘Drishyam 3’ was launched in Kochi on Saturday, where director Jeethu Joseph shared new details about the story. According to the filmmaker, Georgekutty is dealing with a completely different challenge this time. Unlike the first two films, the danger in the third part is far more mysterious. Jeethu Joseph said, “The difference between the first and second parts and the third one is that Georgekutty doesn’t know whether someone is behind him, and if so, who it is.” He further added, “In the first two parts, he knew that the police and the dead boy’s family were after him. But in this one, he doesn’t know who it is. I’m not saying there won’t be any elements that will surprise you.”
Mohanlal Hints At More Sequels
Mohanlal also grabbed attention during the trailer launch after hinting that the ‘Drishyam’ universe may continue even after the third film. Speaking at the event, the actor suggested that audiences could decide whether Georgekutty’s story deserves more chapters in the future. Mohanlal said, “This is not a joke. Let people watch the film and let them decide whether we should do a sequel, like four or five.”
Familiar Faces Return
Drishyam 3 brings back several key cast members from the earlier films. Alongside Mohanlal, actors Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil return as Georgekutty’s family members. The supporting cast also includes Siddique, Asha Sharath and Murali Gopy. The film is set to release in theatres worldwide on May 21, 2026.
With strong advance bookings, positive trailer reactions and growing curiosity around Georgekutty’s next challenge, ‘Drishyam 3’ is already shaping up to be one of the biggest Malayalam releases of the year.
