Development
Jeethu Joseph stated that the idea for a third part came to him after completing Drishyam 2 , beginning with the climax that first took shape in his mind. During the film's release, when Mohanlal asked whether there was a possibility of another sequel, he shared with him the envisioned climax of the potential continuation, which Mohanlal liked and encouraged Jeethu to develop further. [6] In February 2021, shortly after the release of Drishyam 2, producer Antony Perumbavoor told Manorama News that Jeethu was contemplating about Drishyam 3 and had discussed it with Mohanlal, expressing hope that it would happen. [7] A few days later, Jeethu told The Quint , "if I get a thread good enough to explore, I will start developing it. It will be a crime if I don't". [8] At the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards in August 2022, Antony confirmed that Drishyam 3 would "definitely happen" and they were working on ideas. [9] In November that year, Jeethu stated that he had "something in mind. However, I'm still looking for the spark to move it forward". [10]
In a March 2024 interview with Deccan Chronicle , Jeethu said he was exploring the possibility of a sequel and would proceed only if he found a good idea, stressing that he would never make a sequel purely for financial gain. [11] In August 2024, during an interview with Red FM, he revealed that he was stuck on a particular area of the story, though he already knew how the film would end. [12] On 20 February 2025, Drishyam 3 was officially announced by Mohanlal through his social media handles. [13]
Jeethu also revealed that Drishyam 3 would not serve as a conclusion to Georgekutty's story. [14] However, in February 2026, he confirmed that it would be the final film in the franchise. [15]
