Drishyam 3 is among the most anticipated Malayalam films of 2026, marking the return of Georgekutty, one of Mohanlal's finest characters, on screen. The film’s theatrical release on the Malayalam superstar’s birthday on May 21 has only increased the excitement around it. The thriller, which is the third instalment in the popular franchise helmed by Jeethu Joseph, is receiving excellent pre-sale sales from viewers worldwide.
Given the success of this film series across various languages apart from Malayalam, it was anticipated that advance reservations for Drishyam 3 would be significant. With just one day left for its theatrical release, Drishyam 3 recorded a pre-sale of approximately Rs 23 crore globally and a weekend advance booking of more than Rs 40 crore, according to industry tracker AB George. With L2: Empuraan and Patriot holding the top two spots on the list of Mollywood films with the highest worldwide openings, this film now ranks third.
Mohanlal in Drishyam3
In terms of pre-sales during the first week of its release, the GCC continues to show a huge demand for the movie, while the USA, the UK, European nations, and Australia likewise show solid booking patterns. By the evening of May 8, when the advance booking option started in Kerala, numerous screens throughout the state were showing houseful or quickly filling shows, while online booking platforms noticed a rush. On May 21, the Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada dubbed versions of the movie will also be released in theatres across the world.
This film is crucial for Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph to continue their successful record of producing a massive hit in this film franchise, which centres on George Kutty, who needs to dodge the law one more time in order to protect his family from their past. Meena, Asha Sharath, Esther Anil, Ansiba, and Siddique are also playing important parts in Drishyam 3.
