Prathichaya, protagonist Nivin Paulyhas officially locked down the release date. The political thriller hits theaters on March 26, 2026.Sharing the update, the ‘Benz’ actor wrote, “A father’s legacy. The fate of a son Prathichaya will hit the theaters on March 26. Written and directed by Unnikrishnan B. Produced by Sree Gokulam Movies & RD Illuminations LLP.“ The film is directed by B Unnikrishnan and also stars Sharf U Dheen and Balachandra Menon in important roles.
Box office clash with “Drishyam 3” confirmed
‘Prathichaya’ will face competition from Drishyam 3 which releases on April 2. Mohanlal in the main role The clash comes a week after the release of Prathichaya and this creates an interesting battle at the box office between the two Malayalam films.‘Drishyam 3’ is one of the most anticipated sequels in recent times and its strong franchise values add to the competition.
The trailer hints at political and philosophical issues
The trailer of ‘Prathichaya’ gives a glimpse into its narrative as it highlights themes of politics and personal ambition.In the background, Nivin Pauly gives a voice-over saying, “You all are waiting to hear about my success story. But am I successful? Success can sometimes be defined by your nomination or salary package.”This dialogue suggests that the film explores power struggles and moral questions, which is evident in a political thriller.
‘Drishyam 3’ to follow minimal promotional strategy
According to Filmibeat, the makers of ‘Drishyam 3’ are planning a different promotional approach. The report says that Mohanlal, director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor have opted for minimal promotions. This strategy aims to preserve the suspense of the film.There are also signs that the team wants the content to speak for itself, as the first film in the franchise came with less expectations and blew everyone’s minds when it hit the big screens.
Jeethu Joseph shares his vision of ‘Drishyam 3’
Jeethu Joseph had earlier talked about the approach of the third part. In an interview with Screen he explained his creative process. He said, “So far I have created only one franchise, that is Drishyam. However, it is an organic approach that I have used there. That was the case with Part 2, and it will be the same with Drishyam 3 as well.”He further added, “Many people, after the announcement of Part 3, commented, ‘Drishyam 2’s script was amazing, and we expect something better than that.'” I have replied to such comments in some interviews that I am not consciously trying to make the script ‘better than Drishyam 2’ just for the sake of it. My focus is only on Georgekutty and his family, and what might have happened in their lives in the six or seven years since Part 2.“The film will also see the return of the main cast. These include Asha Sharath, Siddique, Murali Gopy and Kalabhavan Shajohn.
