‘Drishyam 3’ starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is reportedly facing a delay. The much-awaited film was initially slated to release on April 3. However, the current geopolitical situation in the Gulf region has created uncertainty. According to the Sacnilk website, the makers are considering pushing up the release date and an official announcement is expected soon.
The Gulf conflict affects the movie business
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East affects many industries including film. The Gulf region plays a major role in the overseas market for Indian films and the region’s theatrical business has come into question as tensions rise.Earlier, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups’ starring Yash was postponed from March 19 to June 4. The change was also linked to the same situation and now, similar concerns are being raised in Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’.
High expectations from the last chapter
“Drishyam 3” has high expectations and is expected to conclude the story of Georgekutty, a “classic criminal” who will go to any lengths to protect his family.Fans are eager to see how the story ends and unfortunately, the delay, if confirmed, may test their patience.
About the Jeethu Joseph story
Director Jeethu Joseph has already hinted at the direction of the narrative. He had earlier told The New Indian Express, “The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty’s life after four-and-a-half years. That is the crux of the story.”The makers also shared their perspective, stating, “The great response to the first two parts convinced us that Georgekutty’s journey had more to tell. It was only after detailed conversations with Jeethu that we finalized this new version.”
Casting and production details
‘Drishyam 3’ has a strong returning cast including Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique among others.All in all, ‘Drishyam 3’ continues to be one of the most anticipated Malayalam films. Although the delay has not yet been officially confirmed, all eyes are on the officials to make the final decision.
