The highly anticipated ‘Drishyam 3’, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is set for a worldwide release on April 2, 2026. A new poster reveals Mohanlal as Georgekutty amidst a plantain field, hinting at a dramatic continuation. This final installment explores Georgekutty’s life four and a half years later, promising a tension-filled thriller rooted in rural Idukki’s authentic visuals.
Mohanlal starrer ‘Drishyam 3’ directed by Jeethu Joseph is gearing up for release, and the makers have now dropped a new poster. The poster features Mohanlal decked up in a chequered shirt and a Madras check dhoti, walking into a lush plantain field. Georgekutty (Mohanlal) appears lost in thought, hinting at a tension-filled thriller, layered with drama ahead. Mohanlal shared the trailer on his X (formerly Twitter) timeline and captioned, “#Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release | April 2, 2026.”Check out the poster here.
What you should know about ‘Drishyam 3’?
‘Drishyam 3’ marks the third instalment of the iconic ‘Drishyam’ franchise. Helmed by Jeethu Joseph, the film features Mohanlal, Meena, Esther Anil and Ansiba Hasan in the lead roles. Mohanlal completed the shoot in December 2025. The film was shot in multiple locations, including Thodupuzha, Vagamon, and Ernakulam. The upcoming film is expected to explore the next chapter in Georgekutty’s life. During the film’s launch earlier, Jeethu Joseph said, “The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty’s life after four-and-a-half years. That is the crux of the story.”Talking about the rooted storytelling and visuals, the director recently told the New Indian Express, “For a story set in rural Idukki, I can’t use soft lighting and make it look like a Scandinavian thriller. It might look stylish, but to me it would feel alien,” he said.The makers of the film added, “The phenomenal response to the first two parts convinced us that Georgekutty’s journey had more to tell. Only after detailed talks with Jeethu did we finalize this new version.”Jeethu Joseph earlier confirmed that ‘Drishyam 3’ will be the final part of the franchise. As the film is slated for release on April 2, the anticipation is building.
