Mohanlal's Georgekutty faces fresh peril in Drishyam 3 trailer, releasing May 21
Synopsis
Mohanlal returns as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, where four-and-a-half years of peace mask fresh danger. The trailer signals a tighter noose: every step matters, every neighbour's glance carries weight. The franchise's third chapter asks whether a man who outsmarted the law once can do it again—or whether the past always catches up.
Key Takeaways
Drishyam 3 trailer released on Saturday, teasing a new threat to Georgekutty's family.
The film picks up four-and-a-half years after the second instalment, exploring fresh complications.
Cast includes Mohanlal , Meena , Ansiba Hassan , Esther Anil , Asha Sharath , and Murali Gopy .
Directed by Jeethu Joseph , produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas .
Drishyam 3 releases on 21 May across theatres.
The original Drishyam (2013) became the highest-grossing Malayalam film and spawned remakes in six languages.
Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3 dropped its trailer on Saturday, teasing a new chapter of suspense for the iconic character Georgekutty, who thought his ordeal with the law had ended. The clip opens with Georgekutty seated at home with his wife and daughters, all convinced their past involvement in a murder case has been resolved and they have regained society's acceptance. Yet Georgekutty remains wary, sensing danger lurks beneath the surface.
The trailer hints that this instalment will demand constant vigilance from Georgekutty, with every move carrying potential consequence. Director Jeethu Joseph revealed that the film picks up four-and-a-half years after the events of the previous film, exploring the fallout and fresh complications in the family's life.
Cast and production
The film reunites Mohanlal with Meena (as Rani George), Ansiba Hassan (Anju George), Esther Anil (Anumol George), Asha Sharath (Geetha Prabhakar), and Murali Gopy (IG Thomas Bastin IPS). Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas and presented by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios and Panorama Studios, the film is helmed by Jeethu Joseph.
The Drishyam legacy
The original Drishyam, released in 2013, became a cultural phenomenon and the highest-grossing Malayalam film of its time. The franchise has since spawned remakes across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Sinhala, and Chinese cinema, cementing its status as one of Indian cinema's most adaptable thrillers. The second instalment arrived in 2021, retaining the original cast and expanding the narrative.
Theatrical release
Drishyam 3 will release in theatres on 21 May. The franchise's ability to sustain tension across three films—each deepening the moral and legal complexities around Georgekutty's choices—has made it a benchmark for Malayalam thriller cinema. This third chapter is expected to test whether the family can truly escape their past or whether new threats will force Georgekutty back into survival mode.
Point of View
And at what moral cost? The first film was a masterclass in narrative structure; the second felt like a victory lap. Now, four-and-a-half years later, the third instalment asks the harder question—can safety ever truly exist once you have crossed certain lines? Georgekutty's paranoia in the trailer is not paranoia at all; it is clarity. Malayalam cinema's most durable thriller is betting that audiences will return to watch a man who knows the law's reach is longer than he thought.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drishyam 3 about?
Drishyam 3 follows Georgekutty four-and-a-half years after the events of the second film. Though his family believes their past troubles are behind them, Georgekutty senses fresh danger and must remain constantly vigilant to protect his loved ones from an unspecified new threat.
When does Drishyam 3 release?
Drishyam 3 releases on 21 May in theatres across Malayalam-speaking regions and select multiplexes nationwide.
Who stars in Drishyam 3?
Mohanlal reprises his role as Georgekutty, alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Murali Gopy. The cast largely mirrors the original and second instalment, maintaining narrative continuity.
Who directed and produced Drishyam 3?
Drishyam 3 is directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas. It is presented by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios and Panorama Studios.
How many Drishyam films are there?
There are three Drishyam films: the original (2013), Drishyam 2 (2021), and Drishyam 3 (2025). The franchise has also been remade in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Sinhala, and Chinese cinema.
