Drishyam 3: Mohanlal returns in crime drama thriller, teaser out on April 29, marking the most anticipated announcement of the year for fans of the iconic franchise. On April 27, 2026, superstar Mohanlal took to his social media handles to confirm that the first glimpse of the third installment will be released this Wednesday at 5 PM. Along with the announcement, the makers unveiled a chilling new poster featuring Georgekutty holding farming equipment against a shadowy backdrop, hinting that the “past never stays buried” and that a new, high-stakes chapter in his battle for his family’s safety is about to begin.
Currently, the production of Drishyam 3 has reached its final stages under the direction of Jeethu Joseph and the production banner Aashirvad Cinemas. The film has received a massive ₹100 crore investment from Pen Studios, signaling its status as a “pan-India” cinematic event. While original plans for an April release were pushed back, the film is now officially scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on May 21, 2026, coinciding with Mohanlal’s 66th birthday. The plot is rumored to pick up four-and-a-half years after the events of the sequel, with Georgekutty facing a “final reckoning” that director Jeethu Joseph promises will provide a definitive and “mind-bending” conclusion to the trilogy.
In terms of his previous and latest projects, Mohanlal has been consistently busy following his prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award win in 2025. He recently wrapped up his portions for the film in December 2025, and his 2026 calendar is packed with major releases, including the espionage thriller Patriot alongside Mammootty. This third outing as Georgekutty follows the massive success of the 2013 original and the 2021 sequel, both of which became global benchmarks for the crime-thriller genre and were remade in multiple languages. For Drishyam 3, the makers have reportedly shot in scenic yet secluded locations across Thodupuzha and Ernakulam to maintain the “secrecy and suspense” that the franchise is known for.