Drishyam 3

Development

Jeethu Joseph stated that the idea for a third part came to him after completing Drishyam 2, beginning with the climax that first took shape in his mind. During the film's release, when Mohanlal 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.^[2] In February 2021, shortly after the release of Drishyam 2, producer Antony Perumbavoor told Manorama News that Jeethu was contemplating about Drishyam 3 and had discussed it with Mohanlal, expressing hope that it would happen.^[3] A few days later, Jeethu told The Quint, "if I get a thread good enough to explore, I will start developing it. It will be a crime if I don't".^[4] At the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards in August 2022, Antony confirmed that Drishyam 3 would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas.^[5] In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward".^[6]

In a March 2024 interview with Deccan 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.^[7] In August 2024, during an interview with Red FM, he revealed that he was stuck on a particular area of the story, though he already knew how the film would end.^[8] On 20 February 2025, Drishyam 3 was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles.^[9]

Jeethu also revealed that Drishyam 3 would not serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story.^[10] However, in February 2026, he stated that he is trying to end the series.^[11] In April 2026, Pen Studios published a statement announcing that they have invested ₹100 crore in Aashirvad Cinemas through Panorama Studios for Drishyam 3, without revealing further.^[12][13] Pen and Panorama received "presented by" credits in the film.^[14]

Filming

Principal photography began on 22 September 2025 at Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta, Ernakulam, with a traditional pooja ceremony.^[15][16] Filming took place across Thodupuzha, Vagamon, Ernakulam and Thiruvalla.^[17] Filming was completed on 2 December 2025.^[18]

Theatrical

Drishyam 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 May 2026 in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada dubbed versions alongside the Malayalam original, coinciding with Mohanlal's birthday.^[19] Earlier, the film was planned for release on 2 April 2026 but was postponed amidst the 2026 Iran war.^[20][21] Panorama Studios and Pen Studios jointly bought the theatrical and digital distribution rights of the film.^[22] Panorama further partnered with Phars Film for the film's international distribution.^[23]

Home media

In April 2026, Amazon Prime Video claimed to be the sole holder of the film's digital rights, stating that the rights had been acquired through a valid agreement with the makers.^[24] The statement followed reports that the makers were negotiating OTT deals with third parties. Subsequently, Amazon Prime Video filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, which granted interim relief restraining the makers from entering into agreements with third parties for the creation or exploitation of OTT rights related to the Drishyam film series.^[25][26]