INDIA: Since the release of Drishyam in 2013, fans have been captivated by the intriguing characters, especially Superstar Mohanlal’s role as George Kutty, which enthralled the viewers with his intellect level. The film also received a sequel in 2021, and now the makers of Drishyam have also confirmed a third instalment in the film series.
Film producer Antony Perumbavoor announced Drishyam 3 with Mohanlal’s return
It’s officially happening! Drishyam 3 is confirmed with the return of Mohanlal in the lead role. Film producer Antony Perumbavoor announced the third instalment in the Drishyam film series. The makers also revealed that Malayalam Superstar will reprise George Kutty’s role.
Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan also shared the news on Twitter. The tweet read, “#Drishyam3 CONFIRMED by Producer Antony Perumbavoor in the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards. #Mohanlal.”
The Jeethu Joseph directorial Drishyam, released in 2013, provided an engaging experience for viewers with its gripping story. The crime-thriller also bagged excellent reviews from critics. The film also emerged as a box office behemoth, raking ₹ 75 crores on a budget of ₹ 5 crores. The Mohanlal-starrer also received numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award-Malayalam in the Best Film category.
Following the immense success of the first part, Drishyam 2 was also released directly on Amazon Prime Video. The crime-thriller film appeared as the perfect sequel to the 2013 movie. The Jeethu Joseph directorial feature gained high praise from critics. The film currently has an IMDB rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes, the Mohanlal-starrer film has 88 per cent of critics ratings and 92 per cent of audience ratings.
In addition to Drishyam 3, Mohanlal is also starring in a multilingual film, Vrushabha. Nanda Kishore will direct the high-octane father-son drama. AVS Studios’ Abhishek Vyas, along with First Step Movies’ Praveer Singh and Shyam Sundar, will produce the mass entertainer.
Drishyam was also remade in Bollywood, starring Ajay Devgn. The Nishikant Kamat directorial Drishyam (2015) also starred Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor, and Kamlesh Sawant. A sequel has also been announced for the 2015 film, which will hit theatres on November 18, 2022.
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