After a long wait, director Jeethu Joseph is returning with the next chapter in the Drishyam series.
On Thursday, actor Mohanlal delighted his fans by announcing on social media that Drishyam 3 is in development. The first installment of the Malayalam thriller, Drishyam, was released in 2013. After a break, its sequel, Drishyam 2, followed in 2021.
To make the announcement, Mohanlal shared a picture of himself with director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor. All three were dressed in matching black shirts and posed happily for the camera. Alongside the image, he wrote, “The past never stays silent. Drishyam 3 confirmed.”
Fans Celebrate Drishyam 3 Announcement
As soon as Mohanlal’s post surfaced online, fans expressed their excitement across social media platforms. One user referred to the trio as “The OG,” while another commented, “He’s coming again.” Another enthusiastic fan wrote on X, “The suspense continues! Can’t wait to see how the Drishyam saga unfolds.”
Drishyam’s Widespread Popularity
Drishyam has been a massive success across India, inspiring remakes in multiple languages. The original 2013 Malayalam film starred Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil in key roles.
Following its success, the film was remade in Telugu as Drushyam and in Kannada as Drishya in 2014. In 2015, it was adapted into Tamil as Papanasam and into Hindi under the same title, Drishyam. The popularity of the film extended beyond India, leading to Sinhalese and Chinese versions titled Withanage and The Witness, respectively.
The sequel, Drishyam 2, also garnered significant acclaim. It was subsequently remade in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, with leading actors like Ajay Devgn, Venkatesh, Kamal Haasan, and Ravichandran stepping into Mohanlal’s iconic role. An English adaptation of the film is also in the works.
Director Jeethu Joseph Speaks About Drishyam 3
Discussing the upcoming third installment, Jeethu Joseph shared insights during an interview with RedFM in Malayalam. He explained, “When I made Drishyam in 2013, I did not have a plan for a sequel. It took me five years to zero in on an idea. I had problems in one particular area in the film. Similarly, I am stuck in cracking a certain area in Drishyam 3. I know how to end the movie, but I’m clueless about other areas. The climax of Drishyam 3 is already in my head. I narrated it to Mohanlal Sir, and he liked it as well. But, I want to crack that one area.”
With Jeethu Joseph working through the storyline and Mohanlal returning to lead the film, expectations for Drishyam 3 are already running high. Fans eagerly await to see how the next chapter unfolds in this gripping thriller series.
