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| Drishyam 3 | |
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| Directed by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Written by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Produced by | Antony Perumbavoor |
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| Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
| Edited by | V. S. Vinayak |
| Music by | Anil Johnson |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Drishyam 3: (titled asDrishyam 3: The Past Never Stays Silent;transl. Visual 3) is an upcoming IndianMalayalam-languagecrime thriller film written and directed byJeethu Joseph. Produced byAntony Perumbavoor forAashirvad Cinemas, it is the third and final installment in theDrishyam film series and a sequel to 2021 filmDrishyam 2. The film starsMohanlal,Meena,Ansiba Hassan, andEsther Anil.
Principal photography began on 22 September 2025.[1][2] It was concluded on 2 December 2025.Drishyam 3 is scheduled to be released worldwide on 2 April 2026.
Jeethu Joseph stated that the idea for a third part came to him after completingDrishyam 2, beginning with the climax that first took shape in his mind. During the film's release, whenMohanlal asked whether there was a possibility of another sequel, he shared with him the envisioned climax of the potential continuation, which Mohanlal liked and encouraged Jeethu to develop further.[3] In February 2021, shortly after the release ofDrishyam 2, producerAntony Perumbavoor toldManorama News that Jeethu was contemplating aboutDrishyam 3 and had discussed it with Mohanlal, expressing hope that it would happen.[4] A few days later, Jeethu toldThe Quint, "if I get a thread good enough to explore, I will start developing it. It will be a crime if I don't".[5] At theMazhavil Entertainment Awards in August 2022, Antony confirmed thatDrishyam 3 would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas.[6] In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward".[7]
In a March 2024 interview withDeccan Chronicle, Jeethu said he was exploring the possibility of a sequel and would proceed only if he found a good idea, stressing that he would never make a sequel purely for financial gain.[8] In August 2024, during an interview withRed FM, he revealed that he was stuck on a particular area of the story, though he already knew how the film would end.[9] On 20 February 2025,Drishyam 3 was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles.[10]
Jeethu also said thatDrishyam 3 would serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story and that there would not be any more sequels.[11]
Principal photography began on 22 September 2025 at Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta inErnakulam, with a traditional pooja ceremony.[12][13] Filming was undergoing inThiruvalla inPathanamthitta, in early November.[14] Filming was completed on 2 December 2025.[15]
Drishyam 3 is scheduled to be released worldwide on 2 April 2026. as Summer vacation release clashing withVaazha II.[15]
Pen Studios andPanorama Studios had acquired the distribution rights forNorthern India.Aashirvad Cinemas acquired the distribution rights forKerala while Phars Films acquired the distribution rights for overseas.