“Drishyam 3” marks the much-awaited comeback of Mohanlal as Georgekutty, one of the most iconic characters in Malayalam cinema. the director Jeethu Josephthe suspense thriller opens in theaters on May 21.The film follows the touching story of Georgekutty, whose sharp wit and relentless determination made the first two installments a hit. This time Georgekutty seems haunted by his past and Veena Nandakumar’s character adds a new narrative to the third part. Along with Malayalam, the film will also release in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada dubbed versions.
Advance bookings reach 20 million euros
According to Sacnilk, the film has created tremendous momentum ahead of its release. Worldwide advance bookings are around Rs 19 crore gross and continue to rise rapidly. Almost 9 million gross is said to have come from India alone.Kerala has led the domestic pre-sales, with advance bookings estimated at approximately Rs 5.50 crore gross.Trade analysts expect pre-sales of the previews to cross Rs 25 crore before the first show begins.
The opening day could cross 35 million worldwide
The foreign response has also been strong. The Gulf, North American, UK and Australian markets are seeing excellent booking trends.If the current pace continues, ‘Drishyam 3’ could open to over Rs 35 crore gross worldwide.
Familiar faces come together in the third chapter of ‘Drishyam 3’
Along with Mohanlal, the film features Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Santhi Mayadevi and Veena Nandakumar.The story is expected to revisit those unresolved threads in the previous installments and this time Mohanlal’s Georgekutty and family are expected to face a much bigger threat.
OTT release details of “Drishyam 3”.
Filmibeat reports that the film is expected to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video after its run. The official digital release date is yet to be announced. Reports suggest that the makers may pursue a theatrical window of around 30 to 35 days.“Drishyam 3” could start rolling in late June or early July 2026.
