So in the end, we've finally had the last of the most anticipated sequel in Indian cinema history. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal spoke out on February 13, 2026, taking to his social media and released the actual first official poster to put Drishyam 3 into print. By such means the global film community was rocked with anticipation.
Director Jeethu Joseph, the brain of the franchise reigned once again with the new installment of Drishyam, promised to be the "final reckoning" for Georgekutty family.
The Poster: A Hidden Message?
This newly released poster showcases a close-up of a weathered, intense-looking Mohanlal (Georgekutty) looking into the camera. And, in a brilliant callback to the franchise’s theme, the background shows a blurred outline of a new construction site suggesting that the game of “hiding the truth” has outgrown the police station.
The poster has the tagline: “The Truth Never Dies … It Just Waits.”
Official release date is confirmed
Mark your calendars! Mohanlal confirmed that Drishyam 3 will hit theaters worldwide on:
📅 August 17, 2026.
The release slots at Chingam 1 (Malayalam New Year), making an eventful opening at the Kerala box office. In contrast to Drishyam 2, which came direct-to-OTT during the pandemic, the third one is in for a big-screen presentation before broadcasting on streaming services.
What to Expect: The Plot Gets Thicker
Although the plot is being held more tightly than the secrets of Georgekutty, industry insiders have said Drishyam 3 is set to feature:
- The Final Investigation: A cold case specialist from the central bureau revisiting the file that has tormented the Kerala Police for more than a decade.
- Global Remake Synergy: The Malayalam and Hindi versions (with Ajay Devgn as their main focus) could appear to have a unified narrative bridge, although it is unclear whether this is the case that Jeethu Joseph has confirmed.
- The Cast Coming Back: Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil are all set to play their respective roles in the troubled family.
The "Drishyam" Legacy
Drishyam has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2013, remade in a number of languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Chinese and even Korean. Within minutes of a poster drop, the third part’s announcement has set a global trend.
