Fans of the Drishyam franchise will not have to wait long to watch the latest chapter of Georgekutty’s story from the comfort of their homes. Following a strong performance at the box office, Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is set to premiere on Prime Video on June 18. The announcement comes less than a month after the film’s theatrical release on May 21.
The movie has already proved to be a huge commercial hit as it has crossed the ₹200-crore mark in its theatrical release worldwide. According to the industry reports, it has emerged as one of the biggest films in the franchise and has extended the unbelievable success of the Drishyam series.
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What do the Actor and Director Say
Speaking about the film’s OTT release, Mohanlal said that audiences have embraced the Drishyam series because it is fundamentally a story about family, love and survival.
Director Jeethu Joseph added that the third installment delves deeper into the emotional and psychological consequences of Georgekutty’s choices, making it one of the franchise’s most personal and intense chapters.
What is Drishyam 3 All About
Drishyam 3 is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, and returns to the life of Georgekutty and his family.
Georgekutty seems to have established a good career after Drishyam 2. But when the real-life inspiration for a film based on his story comes up at the table of investigation for the journalists, the past comes back to bite them. What lies ahead is another confrontation, a battle between Georgekutty and old secrets and new threats, an all-out effort to keep his family safe.
Mohanlal said that the film has a digital release and audiences get attached to the franchise as it boils down to a tale of family, love and survival. The third one deals with the emotional and psychological repercussions of Georgekutty's decisions, which is the one which is the most personal in the series, Jeethu Joseph, the director of the third episode, added.
The Drishyam franchise started with the Malayalam original 'Drishyam' (2013) and continued with 'Drishyam 2' (2021). Both the films are huge successes and have seen remakes in several languages, making Georgekutty one of the memorable characters to have graced the Indian film industry.
The Drishyam phenomenon began with the original Malayalam film in 2013 and expanded with Drishyam 2 in 2021. Both films received critical acclaim and inspired remakes in several Indian languages.
With Drishyam 3 now heading to OTT after a successful theatrical run, the franchise continues to strengthen its place among India’s most celebrated thriller series.
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FAQs
Q1: When will Drishyam 3 release on OTT?
Ans: Drishyam 3 will start streaming on Prime Video from June 18.
Q2: Which OTT platform will stream Drishyam 3?
Ans: The film will be available exclusively on Prime Video.
