Drishyam 3 joins Patriot for April 2026 release, to be the biggest clash of the year in Malayalam cinema?
It’s Mohanlal vs Mammootty-Mohanlal as Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph confirms the much-awaited Malayalam thriller will release in theatres in April 2026, setting up a clash with Patriot.
Last Updated: 08.51 AM, Jan 07, 2026
The Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring superstar Mohanlal, has finally confirmed its release window of April 2026, and it is indeed six months before Ajay Devgn-led Hindi film releases in October. But what is more exciting for Malayalam cinephiles is that Drishyam 3 has joined another biggie, Patriot, which brings the combined might of Mammootty and Mohanlal, for the April line-up of movies. Patriot recently wrapped up the shoot and is on schedule for summer release.
Will Drishyam 3 directly clash with Patriot at Kerala box office?
Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph recently confirmed that his most-awaited film with Mohanlal in the lead is set for an April 2026 release. The noted director said that Drishyam 3 would release in theatres in April first week, but did not specify an exact release date. He did say that an official announcement would be made soon. There are speculations that the movie will probably release on April 2.
With this confirmation, Drishyam 3 joins Patriot, which is also set to release in theatres in April 2026. The makers of the Mahesh Narayanan directorial, however, have not officially announced a release date. But online trackers are claiming that the film would be released on April 23, which gives a good three-week window between the two biggies and thereby avoiding a head-on clash.
Director Mahesh Narayanan recently wrapped up Patriot after 130 days, which was shot across various foreign locations and in India.
What did Jeethu Joseph say about Drishyam 3
During a recent event, Jeethu Joseph reiterated that Drishyam films have attained an unprecedented popularity and hence, there is a ‘baggage’ as expectations have been skyrocketing for the third film in the franchise. The Malayalam director urged viewers to come to theatres without too much of expectations.
Drishyam 3 will continue with the story of Georgekutty (Mohanlal) who outsmarted the police in the previous two films as the cops hound him and his family over the investigation in the missing/murder case of Varun.
Who are the actors in Patriot?
Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot brings together almost all the big names in Malayalam, starting with Mammootty and Mohanlal. Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara and Kunchacko Boban are the other notable names in the cast.
Drishyam 3 FAQs
Q. Is Drishyam 3 going to come?
A. The Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring superstar Mohanlal, will release in the first week of April 2026, director Jeethu Joseph has confirmed. An official update is awaited.
Q. Is Drishyam 3 cast name?
A. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal leads Drishyam 3, which also features actors Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Siddique and Murali Gopy in the cast.
Q. What is the story of Drishyam 3?
A. Drishyam 3 will continue with the story of Georgekutty (Mohanlal), who outsmarted the police in the previous two films, as the cops hound him and his family over the investigation in the missing/murder case of Varun.