Mohanlal Officially Begins Drishyam 3: Georgekutty Returns to Outsmart the System

Mohanlal has set the internet abuzz once again, sharing a series of photos from the Pooja ceremony of Drishyam 3 with the caption: "Bringing Georgekutty’s world alive once again… Today marks the beginning of Drishyam 3 with the Pooja." For fans of the iconic Malayalam thriller franchise, it’s the moment they’ve been waiting for—Georgekutty is back, and the game is on.

Held at Poothotta Law College in Ernakulam on September 22, 2025, the ceremony was steeped in tradition, blending cinematic excitement with local customs. The choice of venue itself is clever: a law college, a nod to the legal maze that defines the Drishyam series. With Jeethu Joseph returning as director and Aashirvad Cinemas backing the film, Drishyam 3 is officially underway and expected to release by late 2025 or early 2026.

First released in 2013, Drishyam wasn’t just a hit—it became a cultural landmark. The gripping story of a simple man who outwits law enforcement to protect his family resonated across languages and borders. Its legacy includes blockbuster remakes in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, and even a $199 million-grossing Chinese adaptation (Sheep Without a Shepherd, 2019), proving that its themes of family, guilt, and justice are truly universal.

Mohanlal’s portrayal of Georgekutty, a cable TV operator turned master manipulator, has been hailed as one of the finest in Indian cinema. Each installment has raised the stakes, and with Drishyam 2 ending on a morally complex note, expectations for Part 3 are sky-high. Will Georgekutty’s past finally catch up with him? Or will he stay one step ahead, yet again?

With the return of the original creative team and Mohanlal at the helm, Drishyam 3 promises to be a cerebral, emotional, and thrilling conclusion (or continuation) to one of India’s most acclaimed film sagas.