Mollywood
Drishyam 3 Malayalam Version Moves Ahead as Multilingual Plan Stalls
The Drishyam franchise has always been about timing, tension, and perfectly-placed secrets "” and interestingly, that drama is now unfolding behind the screen too. While director Jeethu Joseph"™s original plan was to roll out Drishyam 3 simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi, the ambitious multilingual dream has now hit turbulence. The Malayalam version "” led by Mohanlal "” is currently the only one on steady ground. The film is said to be in motion, marking the next chapter in Georgekutty"™s iconic journey. With the director and original team aligned, the Malayalam instalment remains the core focus at the moment. The Telugu and Hindi versions, headlined by Venkatesh and Ajay Devgn respectively, are currently experiencing delays on multiple fronts. The Telugu production is said to be impacted by scheduling constraints, with Venkatesh committed to prior projects, while the Hindi version is reportedly navigating pace-slowing rights and legal discussions. Although the initial intention was to mount all versions together as a unified franchise rollout, aligning timelines, creative execution, and contractual clarity across industries has proven more complex than anticipated. While Malayalam fans are thrilled, there"™s a key challenge here: If the Malayalam version releases first, the mystery "” which is the franchise"™s core strength "” risks being revealed early. And for a thriller series built on twists, even a hint of the plot can dilute excitement elsewhere.Trade circles feel this could directly impact the theatrical performance of the Hindi and Telugu versions. Drishyam is a franchise where suspense isn"™t just a tool "” it"™s the box office engine.It set a benchmark by delivering powerful thrillers across languages with tightly-kept secrets and coordinated release strategies. A unified Drishyam 3 rollout would have been a rare cinematic moment "” three industries, one mystery. For now, though, that plan appears paused. Georgekutty is moving first. Whether Vijay Salgaonkar and Ram Babu follow closely "” or wait from the sidelines "” depends on how the production and rights puzzle resolves. For now, Malayalam audiences hold the first seat to the next big chapter.In short: an early Malayalam release may strengthen original-language hype but could weaken nationwide momentum for the other versions.
