Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated cat-and-mouse thriller is set to return to the hills of Thodupuzha. According to industry reports, principal photography for Drishyam 3 will officially kick off in October 2025, marking over a decade since the original began shooting in October 2013.
The announcement, shared on the official social media handles of Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas, has sent ripples through the Malayalam film community, where the Georgekutty saga has become shorthand for taut storytelling and blockbuster success. The first two instalments, Drishyam (2013) and Drishyam 2 (2021), not only rewrote box-office records but also inspired remakes across India, solidifying the franchise’s legacy.
Script Locked, Stakes Higher Than Ever
Behind the scenes, director Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal have been fine-tuning the screenplay for months. In recent conversations, Jeethu revealed that he had already nailed the climax but continued to perfect the narrative arcs that would tie up loose ends from Drishyam 2 and propel Georgekutty into uncharted moral territory. “It’s a big challenge,” Mohanlal admitted earlier this year, acknowledging the pressure to outdo what many consider one of Indian cinema’s finest sequels.
Returning to Familiar Turf
Production will once again be overseen by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas, which backed the first two films. The team plans to return to the verdant locales around Thodupuzha and Kochi, settings that lent authenticity and suspense to the original crime thriller. While detailed schedules are under wraps, sources suggest a concentrated three-month shoot, with Jeethu intent on maintaining the lean production style that has become his hallmark.
The Family You Know (and Fear)
Fans will be delighted to learn that the core ensemble returns in full force. Mohanlal once again headlines as the unflappable Georgekutty, with Meena, Asha Sharath and Esther Anil reprising their roles as the women at the heart of his labyrinthine cover-up. Early buzz hints at key new faces joining the fold, though details remain under embargo. What is certain is that the emotional stakes will be higher, as the family’s past choices come back to haunt them in unexpected ways.
What Lies Ahead
As anticipation builds, speculation swirls about a potential pan-India strategy. Recent chatter suggests that, unlike the earlier films, Drishyam 3 may receive a simultaneous Malayalam and Hindi release, raising questions about crossover cameos or script tweaks to suit different audiences
For now, however, the focus remains squarely on delivering another edge-of-the-seat experience in Malayalam cinema. With cameras poised to roll this October and a release window eyed for late 2026, Mollywood’s most ingenious family drama is gearing up for its most ambitious chapter yet.
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