success story of Mohanlal‘Drishyam’ continues to grow beyond the borders of India. While Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3 has a lot of theatrical work, the official Indonesian adaptation of the blockbuster story has now been confirmed.
Indonesian remake officially announced
As reported by Variety, the Indonesian version has been titled Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…, which translates to Dad, I Want to Tell You… in English.The film will release nationwide on August 20 this year. Significantly, it will become the first Malayalam film to receive a remake dedicated to the Indonesian audience. Over the years, “Drishyam” has inspired versions in various languages across India and abroad.
Real couple to direct the actor
According to the portal, famous Indonesian celebrity couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy have been cast in the lead roles.Bastian will play the inspired role of Georgekutty, an ordinary family man who is forced to take extraordinary decisions to protect his loved ones.Timothy, on the other hand, will portray a researcher who is determined to uncover the truth hidden beneath a carefully crafted narrative.
The cast and director have been revealed
Danial Rifki will direct the film, bringing the acclaimed story to Indonesian audiences. The supporting cast includes Niken Anjani, Ziva Magnolya, Gunawan and Pritt Timothy.Authors are expected to adapt the narrative to local cultural and social contexts, while maintaining the core elements of emotion and suspense that made the original story a global success.
“Drishyam 3” continues worldwide
Meanwhile, Jeethu Joseph-directed ‘Drishyam 3’ continues its journey at the box office after a strong opening in theatres.The film collected Rs 11.05 crore in India on its second day, reported Sacnilk. Despite falling short of the Rs 15.85 crore earned on its opening day, the thriller maintained a strong presence at the box office. The film was screened in 4,886 shows on Day 2 compared to 5,506 shows on its opening day.After two days in theatres, ‘Drishyam 3’ has accumulated Rs 26.90 crore in Indian collections. Its Indian gross collection currently stands at 31.18 crores.
