Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is scheduled to release on April 2, 2026. Amid speculation whether the film will end the franchise or leave room for more sequels, director Jeethu Joseph has now revealed his thoughts on the future of the series.
Is Jeethu Joseph planning to make Drishyam 4 with Mohanlal?
In a recent online interview with Silly Monk Malayalam, Jeethu Joseph revealed that he has no intention of making a second sequel of the franchise. The director said, “I have not thought about it even in my dreams. I am trying to end it because people are also asking me to stop it. So I am thinking this way.”
Earlier, there was speculation about whether the franchise would end with Drishyam 3 or continue with further installments. Now, it appears that this film will mark the end of the series, with no additional sequels planned.
More about Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3 is the upcoming installment of the crime thriller drama franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. The original film tells 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.
The sequel, released in 2021, continued 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 Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopi, Siddique and many others reprising their previous roles. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on April 2, 2026.
Later, the Hindi remake titled Drishyam 3 starring Ajay Devgan is also set to release on October 2, 2026.
Mohanlal’s upcoming movies
Mohanlal is currently shooting for L366. Directed by Tharun Murthy, the police comedy-action film will see the superstar playing the role of a police officer named TS Lovelljaan.
Apart from Drishyam, Leighton will also play a key role in Mammootty-starrer Patriot, which is scheduled to release on April 23, 2026.
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