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Drishyam 3’ Sets May 21 Release With Strong Pre-Sales and Record Pan-India Push

Strong pre-sales underscore a record-scale rollout plan.

Overview

  • Following Saturday’s trailer launch, industry trackers reported worldwide pre-sales around ₹4–4.5 crore, with Kerala’s opening-day advance near ₹1–1.5 crore.
  • Panorama Studios says it will open the Malayalam threequel on 500+ screens outside Kerala, potentially expanding to 600–900, which they call unprecedented for a Malayalam release.
  • The May 9 trailer brings Mohanlal’s Georgekutty back into a darker, mystery-driven chapter that teases renewed scrutiny without revealing key plot turns.
  • Director Jeethu Joseph says this instalment is intended as the finale, while Mohanlal hinted future parts could follow depending on audience response.
  • The franchise’s broader reach continues with a separate Hindi adaptation led by Ajay Devgn slated for an October 2, 2026 theatrical release.