Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Gears Up for Worldwide Premiere, Trailer Out Today

The much-awaited third installment of the celebrated crime thriller franchise, Drishyam 3 , is set for a global rollout with its first screening scheduled for May 21 at 8 a.m. IST, coinciding with the 66th birthday of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who returns once again as the iconic Georgekutty.

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film continues the gripping narrative that began with the 2013 original and its 2021 sequel, both of which emerged as major commercial successes and earned wide acclaim for their layered storytelling and suspense-driven plotlines.

Adding to the anticipation, the official trailer of Drishyam 3 is set to be released today, further amplifying excitement among fans and industry watchers ahead of the film’s worldwide debut.

The ensemble cast includes Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil, all reprising their roles from the earlier films, continuing the tense family narrative that forms the emotional core of the franchise.

The 156-minute thriller is expected to deepen the psychological stakes surrounding Georgekutty’s life as he once again finds himself entangled with law enforcement and long-buried secrets.

Early trade reports suggest strong momentum in advance bookings, with global day-one pre-sales crossing ₹1 crore. The film will have its US premiere a day earlier, on May 20, as part of its staggered international release strategy.

Despite being a thriller without conventional action sequences or songs, industry estimates suggest Drishyam 3 could open to around ₹20 crore in the Malayalam market alone, driven by the franchise’s strong audience pull and sustained anticipation.

With its mix of suspense, emotion, and high-stakes storytelling, Drishyam 3 is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Indian film releases of the year.