Mohanlal has officially completed shooting his portions for Drishyam 3, marking a huge milestone for one of the most awaited films of Malayalam cinema. A video of the actor cutting the cake and celebrating the moment with the crew is now going viral on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the excitement on the sets. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third part continues the journey of Georgekutty, one of Mohanlal’s most iconic characters.
Panorama Studios secures global rights
Drishyam 3 has already made headlines for its big business. Panorama Studios acquired worldwide theatrical and digital rights before filming was completed. According to Times of India the film reportedly entered the Rs 350 crore club during production, setting a new benchmark for a regional Indian film.
During Manorama Hortus’s discussion titled Aakasham Thottu Malayalam Cinema: The Power Behind the Rise, producer M Ranjith talked about the remarkable achievement.
M Ranjith said, “This is the first time that a regional language film has got such a huge business during the shooting in India. If you look at it this way, what heights Malayalam cinema has reached. There are one great film after another. The best theaters are also in Kerala. The share after the release of the film ‘Thudaram’ is Rs 55 crore. When a film is successful, the government gets the most money.”
Panorama Studios, which also made the Hindi remake of Drishyam, continues its association with the franchise for the third installment.
Here’s what Jeetu Joseph says about Part 3
Jeethu Joseph had earlier revealed that Drishyam 3 will explore the changes that take place in Georgekutty after four years. He also confirmed that the third film would not be as heavy or intense as the first two parts. The director said that although the tone may be different, the film will remain true to the original universe that made the first two films successful.
The Drishyam franchise remains one of the biggest success stories of Malayalam cinema. Released on 19 December 2013, the film became the first Malayalam film to enter the Rs 50 crore club. It ultimately earned Rs 75 crore from theaters and was remade in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
The cast included Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Asha Sarath, Siddique and Esther Anil, all of whom became memorable in their roles. The second part, released on February 19, 2021, premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video and continued the strong reception of the franchise.
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