Drishyam 3 Movie Release And Review Highlights: Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph Crime Thriller Opens In Theatres

Mohanlal has shared a message on social media following the release of Drishyam 3, thanking audiences for their response to the film. In his latest post, the actor said the project was made with “love, passion, and gratitude” and added that the reactions, reviews and emotional responses from viewers had been deeply moving for him. Mohanlal also thanked audiences for embracing Georgekutty and his family once again after the film’s theatrical release.

More audience reactions to Drishyam 3 have started appearing on X following the film’s early shows. Film tracker Christopher Kanagaraj claimed that the Mohanlal-starrer ends with a lead for a possible fourth installment, while reviewer SmartBarani described the film as more of an epilogue-style continuation than a conventional sequel. The latter also praised the interval sequence, performances and the screenplay, while noting that the final act and the apparent setup for a fourth installment felt slightly forced.

An early reaction to Drishyam 3 from US-based Venky Reviews has described the third installment as underwhelming compared to the first two films in the franchise. The post criticised the writing and pacing of the Jeethu Joseph directorial, while noting that some tension-building moments and portions of the climax worked better. The user rated the Mohanlal-starrer 2.25 out of 5 in the initial social media response.

A social media user on X has shared a positive early reaction to Drishyam 3 following the first shows of the film. The post praised the Jeethu Joseph directorial for its suspense-driven storytelling, twists and emotional moments, while also highlighting Mohanlal’s performance. The user further described the climax as one of the standout aspects of the film in the initial response online.

Early reactions to the first half of Drishyam 3 have started appearing on X, with several viewers praising the film’s tension-building moments and interval sequence. Some users described the opening half as a slow-paced family drama that gradually builds towards a major turn before the break. A section of viewers also felt the first half worked better for them than Drishyam 2, while many posts highlighted that the second half could play a key role in shaping the overall response to the film.

Film tracker Jerin Georgekutty has shared a region-wise breakdown of Drishyam 3’s final opening day pre-sales ahead of the film’s first shows. According to the latest figures posted on X, Kerala remains the biggest contributor domestically with ₹8.52 crore in advances, while Karnataka and the Telugu states have also recorded notable pre-sales numbers. The tracker claimed that the Mohanlal-starrer’s domestic opening day advance has reached ₹13.14 crore, with overseas markets contributing .296 million (around ₹22.13 crore). Based on the reported figures, Drishyam 3’s worldwide opening day pre-sales stand at ₹35.27 crore, while total weekend advances have reportedly touched ₹48.41 crore globally.

The first day first show of Drishyam 3 has begun, with Mohanlal arriving at Kavitha Theatre in Ernakulam to watch the film along with producer Antony Perumbavoor and wife Suchithra Mohanlal. Videos and visuals from the theatre have started circulating online as early morning screenings of the Jeethu Joseph directorial get underway across multiple regions.

Film industry tracker AB George has shared the final worldwide pre-sales update for Drishyam 3 ahead of the film’s first shows. According to the tracker’s latest X post, the Mohanlal-starrer has reportedly recorded ₹35.10 crore in worldwide day-one advances, including ₹8.40 crore from Kerala, ₹4.40 crore from the rest of India and .3 million (around ₹22.30 crore) from overseas markets. The tracker further claimed that Drishyam 3’s opening weekend advances have reached ₹48.15 crore worldwide. AB George also noted that the film’s FDFS screenings were set to begin within minutes as anticipation continued to build around the Jeethu Joseph directorial.

As Mohanlal celebrates his birthday on May 21, the release of Drishyam 3 has coincided with the actor turning 66. Among those wishing him on social media was Mammootty, who shared a photo with Mohanlal and wrote in Malayalam, which translates to “heartfelt birthday wishes to dear Lal.” The post has been receiving attention online as fans celebrate both Mohanlal’s birthday and the release of Drishyam 3.

Ahead of the film’s worldwide release, Aashirvad Cinemas shared a new Drishyam 3 poster featuring Mohanlal as Georgekutty along with a message asking viewers not to reveal spoilers online. The poster carried the line, “Say No To Spoilers,” and urged audiences to “let others enjoy the story too” as the Jeethu Joseph directorial prepares to hit theatres on May 21, 2026.

Drishyam 3 is releasing in theatres worldwide on May 21, 2026. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, the Malayalam crime thriller is arriving in cinemas across multiple regions along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Overseas premiere screenings and early morning shows are also scheduled in several markets as audience reactions are expected to emerge online through the day.

Film industry tracker AB George has shared another advance booking update for Drishyam 3 ahead of the film’s May 21 release. In his latest X post, the tracker claimed that the Mohanlal-starrer’s worldwide day-one advances have crossed ₹28.90 crore and are continuing to grow. AB George further stated that Drishyam 3 has become the second biggest Mollywood opener in terms of pre-sales, reportedly surpassing Patriot’s ₹28.60 crore advance booking figure. The tracker also indicated that the film is now moving towards the ₹30 crore mark in worldwide day-one pre-sales.

The makers of Drishyam 3 have released a new promotional video ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release on May 21, 2026. Sharing the promo on social media, the team highlighted the growing anticipation surrounding the Mohanlal-starrer and wrote that audience expectations for the film have reached a high level ahead of release.

Film tracker Jerin Georgekutty has shared a fresh update on Drishyam 3 advance bookings ahead of the film’s May 21 release. According to his latest X post, the Mohanlal-starrer’s real-time worldwide opening day advances have crossed ₹26.50 crore as of 3:49 pm IST. The tracker further claimed that the film’s cumulative weekend advances have already touched ₹37 crore. Kerala reportedly continues to lead the domestic market with over ₹7.35 crore in day-one advances, while GCC markets are said to be leading overseas territories with close to 0K in advances for the opening day. Jerin Georgekutty also projected that Drishyam 3 could finish with ₹45-50 crore in total weekend advances and ₹32-35 crore in worldwide day-one advances.

Film industry tracker AB George has shared a new update on Drishyam 3 ahead of the film’s May 21 release. In his latest X post, the tracker stated that the final mixing work of the Mohanlal-starrer has been completed. AB George also claimed that the film has crossed ₹7 crore in Kerala day-one pre-sales, while the rest of India market has reportedly touched ₹3.40 crore. Overseas advance bookings were said to stand at .60 million. According to the figures shared by the tracker, Drishyam 3’s worldwide day-one advance has reached ₹25.86 crore, while the film’s entire weekend advance bookings have crossed ₹35 crore. The tracker further stated that the film is moving towards ₹30 crore day-one pre-sales and ₹40 crore-plus weekend advance bookings worldwide.