Drishyam 3: Mohanlal reunites with Jeethu Joseph for the Malayalam crime drama. Set to release on April 9, 2026, fans eagerly await the thrilling conclusion.

Fans of the Drishyam franchise have a reason to rejoice as Mohanlal reunites with acclaimed director Jeethu Joseph for the third installment, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion. The much-anticipated film has recently completed shooting, and updates suggest that the Malayalam version will hit the big screens well before Ajay Devgn’s Hindi remake.

Drishyam 3 Release Date Update

Director Jeethu Joseph, who has consistently scripted and directed all films in the Drishyam series, has confirmed that the original Malayalam version will release first. Despite the Hindi remake’s announced release date, the Malayalam audience can expect Drishyam 3 to arrive earlier. According to the popular industry tracker Forum Reelz, the Mohanlal-starrer might release on April 9, 2026.

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This release would make Drishyam 3 Mohanlal’s first film of 2026 and position it as one of the most anticipated Malayalam films for the Vishu season 2026. While the April 9 date is not officially confirmed yet, it is expected to dominate the box office during the festive season.

Previously, Jeethu Joseph had clarified that the Malayalam team would take legal action if the Hindi remake were to release before the original, reassuring fans who were anxious following the Hindi version’s announcement.

#ForumReelzExclusive🚨#Drishyam3 is being considered for a worldwide theatrical release on APRIL 9. Official confirmation awaited. pic.twitter.com/50T9TrwMlF

— Forum Reelz (@ForumReelz) December 21, 2025

Cast and Crew of Drishyam 3

Mohanlal returns as the iconic George Kutty, alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil, reprising their roles as his wife Rani and daughters. The film also brings back a stellar ensemble cast including Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, KB Ganesh Kumar, Santhi Mayadevi, and others from the earlier installments.

Drishyam 3 is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the Aashirvad Cinemas banner. The film’s theatrical, satellite, and digital rights have been acquired by Panorama Studios and Pen Studios for a record price, highlighting the high expectations for the project.

With its gripping crime drama narrative and a powerhouse cast, Drishyam 3 promises to be a major cinematic event for Malayalam audiences next year.