Drishyam 3 gets release date, Mohanlal confirms

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film marks the third and final chapter

Last updated: February 13, 2026 | 18:51

Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 to Begin Filming in October 2025

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s much-awaited crime thriller Drishyam 3 is set for a worldwide theatrical release on April 2, 2026, makers have confirmed. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film marks the third and final chapter in the blockbuster franchise that began in 2013.

Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and backed by major distributors including Panorama Movies and Pen Movies, the film has already generated strong pre-release business, with industry reports calling it the biggest deal for a Malayalam film so far.

Filming wrapped in December 2025 and the project is currently in post-production. The story continues roughly four-and-a-half years after the events of Drishyam 2, following Georgekutty and his family as the suspense saga unfolds.

The core cast — including Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil — reprise their roles. The film is expected to conclude the franchise's long-running narrative arc.

Distributors have reportedly agreed to a minimum four-week exclusive theatrical run before any OTT release. A Hindi adaptation is also planned separately, with a theatrical release slated for October 2, 2026.

With its confirmed release window and strong buzz, Drishyam 3 is shaping up to be one of the biggest Indian film releases of 2026.

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Devadasan K PChief Visual Editor

Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 26 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct. Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action. Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya. His work has been widely recognised with industry accolades, including the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award in 2005, the Best Picture Award at the Dubai Shopping Festival in 2008, and a Silver Award from the Society for News Design in 2011. He handles the newsroom pressure with a calm attitude, a quick response time, and his signature brand of good-natured Malayali humour. There's no fuss — just someone who gets the job done very well, every single time.

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