Rumors are circulating that Venkatesh has stepped away from the Drishyam franchise, leaving Telugu audiences disappointed. The Malayalam and Hindi versions have announced release dates, but there's no update on the Telugu version. The franchise has been a massive success in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu, with Mohanlal, Venkatesh, and Ajay Devgn starring in the respective versions.
Venkatesh had earlier confirmed Drishyam 3 was part of his upcoming projects, but now reports suggest he's not doing the film for now. He's currently working on a Trivikram film and is expected to team up with Anil Ravipudi next. Fans suspect the third part might not happen in Telugu, but there's still a possibility Venkatesh could manage it between commitments.
The Malayalam version is set for April 2 release, and the Hindi version is scheduled for October 2. There's speculation the Telugu version might release simultaneously with the Malayalam version, but nothing's confirmed. Fans are eagerly waiting for an official update.
Given the franchise's success, it's surprising to see Venkatesh's name missing from Drishyam 3. If the project doesn't happen, it would be a major loss for Telugu cinema. For now, it's uncertain what's next for the Drishyam franchise in Telugu.