Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3, one of Mollywood's most anticipated projects, has been postponed due to the ongoing Iran-Israel-USA conflict impacting the Middle East market. The film was initially scheduled for an April 2 release but is now expected to hit theaters in mid-May or June, depending on the situation's stability.
The Middle East is a crucial territory for Malayalam cinema, being the second-biggest market after Kerala. In fact, films often generate higher revenues in the Gulf countries than in Kerala. Given the current situation affecting theater operations and audience turnout, releasing Drishyam 3 now would have carried significant financial risk.
The decision to postpone the release is seen as a smart business move, considering the franchise's previous instalments performed exceptionally well in the Middle East. The Drishyam franchise has a massive fan following across South India and the Gulf region, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new release date confirmation.
Drishyam 3 picks up four-and-a-half years after the events of the previous film, continuing Georgekutty's saga. The film features Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, and Siddique reprising their roles. Director Jeethu Joseph has confirmed that Drishyam 3 will conclude the franchise.
An official announcement regarding the new release date is expected soon, and fans can mark their calendars for mid-May or June. Meanwhile, the Hindi remake, Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn, is set to premiere on October 2, 2026.