Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3 was initially scheduled to release in theaters on April 2, 2026. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film is the third installment in the crime drama thriller franchise. However, the makers have officially postponed the release, and the film will now hit the big screens on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the actor’s 66th birthday.
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scene 3 Now officially scheduled to release in theaters on May 21, 2026. This update was shared by Mohanlal himself through his social media handle. Sharing the news, the superstar wrote, “The past never remains silent… it only waits. Georgekutty arrives, May 21, 2026. Drishyam 3 | Worldwide release.”
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Although further details have not been revealed yet, the delay is reportedly due to the unavailability of the film’s release in GCC countries under the current social environment. However, this has not been officially confirmed. The new date is also special for fans, as it coincides with the actor’s birthday.
Along with the postponement of Drishyam 3, the delay could benefit the box office performance of films like Aadu 3, as well as upcoming releases such as Nivin Pauly’s Prathichaya, arriving on March 26, 2026, and Vaazha 2, arriving on April 2, 2026.
More about Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3 is the upcoming installment of the crime thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. Moola Drishyam is the story of Georgekutty, a middle-class man who lives a simple life with his wife and daughters.
Their lives take a drastic turn when Georgekutty and his family come under suspicion after IG Geeta Prabhakar’s son Varun Prabhakar goes missing. With several clues pointing towards Georgekutty’s involvement, the film traces the truth and how the family conducts an intensive investigation.
Drishyam 2 continues the story by exploring new dimensions of the story. With the third installment, the franchise is expected to highlight another chapter of the family’s life.
Apart from Mohanlal, the third film will see others including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopi and Siddique reprising their roles.
Mohanlal’s upcoming movies
Mohanlal Currently filming for the tentatively titled L366 directed by Tharun Murthy, starring Meera Jasmine in the co-lead role. Apart from this, the actor has also announced projects like L367 and Priyadarshan’s 100th film.
Additionally, he is set to appear in Mammootty’s multi-starrer films like PatriotRajinikanth’s Jailer 2, and Khalifa: Part 1 starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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