Why Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is Malayalam cinema's biggest box office test in 2026

Key points

• Few Indian film franchises have managed to sustain anticipation across languages and generations like Drishyam.
• More than a decade after the first film redefined Malayalam thrillers and introduced Georgekutty (played by Mohanlal) as one of Indian cinema's most memorable characters, Drishyam 3 arrives with enormous expectations.
• Starring Mohanlal again, the third instalment is scheduled for a multi-language release on May 21 and is expected to be one of Malayalam cinema's biggest theatrical events in recent years.
• But as recently seen with the highly anticipated Patriot, starring Mammootty, anticipation around Malayalam films doesn't always guarantee box office numbers or critical success.
• Read Full Story About Drishyam The Drishyam series follows Georgekutty and his family, whose ordinary lives are disrupted after an unexpected crime forces them into a battle for survival.