Drishyam 3 Gets A New Release Date Due To West Asia Conflict; Georgekutty Returns On Mohanlal’s Birthday

Drishyam 3’s release has been postponed by over a month and will now hit theatres on May 21, coinciding with Mohanlal’s birthday.

Drishyam 3 Release Date: The film will now release on Mohanlal’s birthday.

Source : X/@Mohanlal

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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom

• Drishyam 3 postponed; new release date May 21.
• Mohanlal announced release date with new poster.
• Middle East tensions caused film's release delay.
• Third installment continues Georgekutty's story.

Drishyam 3, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on April 2, has been postponed by more than a month. The film is now set for a worldwide release on May 21, which coincides with Mohanlal’s birthday. The actor himself announced the new release date on social media while sharing a fresh poster of the film. 

Drishyam 3 Gets A New Release Date

“The past never stays silent… it only waits. Georgekutty arrives, May 21st 2026. Drishyam 3 | Worldwide Release,” he wrote. The delay reportedly stems from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as the Gulf region remains one of the most crucial overseas markets for Malayalam cinema.

The past never stays silent…it only waits.

Georgekutty arrives, May 21st 2026.#Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release @jeethu4ever @antonypbvr @KumarMangat @jayantilalgada @AbhishekPathakk #MeenaSagar @aashirvadcine @PanoramaMovies @PenMovies @ram_rampagepix @Rajeshmenon1969… pic.twitter.com/2r8KCVe98U

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 23, 2026

Drishyam 3 is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and backed by producer Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. The film marks the third and concluding part of the Drishyam series, taking the story of Georgekutty forward. Several actors from the previous instalments return for the final chapter. These include Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy and Siddique.

The shoot for the final chapter of Drishyam wrapped up on December 2 last year, and the production moved through various scenic and urban backdrops across Kerala, spanning Thodupuzha, Vagamon, and Thiruvalla.

Ahead of the release, director Jeethu Joseph tempered expectations regarding the film’s scale. He advised fans to set aside their assumptions, noting that this third instalment prioritises Georgekutty’s internal emotional arc over high-octane spectacle.

“Come without any expectations. Drishyam 3 is not like the first or second part. It is a journey through Georgekutty's emotions. If you come expecting a big spectacle, you will be disappointed. But I am confident that it is a good film,” he had said.

Internet Reacts To Drishyam 3 Announcement

As soon as Mohanlal announced the release date of the film, fans flocked to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts.

“This film is the perfect example of ‘script is the king’. Another fact is that Ajay Devgn has made this franchise popular,” wrote one social media user. 

Another added, “Poster itself creating curiosity. Waiting for the movie eagerly sir.”

“The wait will be totally worth it. All time blockbuster loading,” commented a third. 

A fourth said, “Birthday release!!!! I'm sure this wait will be totally worth it. Epic sequel loading!”