Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 OTT, theatrical rights sold for a whopping Rs 350Cr? Producer of 2025 blockbuster reveals pre-release figures

Both Mohanlal fans and audiences look forward to any updates regarding Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3. The film has now achieved a significant milestone well in advance of its theatrical debut, according to the producers. Here's more about it...

Drishyam 3 OTT, theatrical rights sold

It has been claimed that Drishyam 3 has joined the 350 crore club ahead of its release. By disclosing these details during a discussion at an event in Kochi, producer M Ranjith generated enthusiasm and anticipation for the forthcoming Mohanlal-starrer. Even before its filming was over, Drishyam 3 has made as much money that all of the Malayalam hit films made in theatres to date, he disclosed. The pre-release business will include OTT, theatrical, remake, satellite, overseas and audio rights. Drishyam 3 garnered this three-digit figure prior to its premiere, which is reportedly a significant milestone in the history of Malayalam cinema.

Malayalam film producers in dismay

Meanwhile, producer Listin Stephen claimed at the same event that three films, Thudarum, Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra and Kanthara 2, are the biggest hits in this industry or have made more than 150 crores in box office this year. It is the sum that spectators pay to the theatre. The producer receives one-third of this after cess and other costs. A lot of producers will be reduced to nothing, he said. According to Listin, the rates of technicians and artistes have also not changed.

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Drishyam 3 being shot simultaneously in other languages

In a recent interview with a media outlet, Jeethu stated that the final installment in the popular franchise will be shown concurrently in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu theatres because releasing the films on different dates could lessen its reception in other languages. He pointed out that it might not be possible to shoot the film simultaneously due to the dates of the main actors. Mohanlal will appear in the Malayalam film, while Ajay Devgn and Venkatesh will play the main parts in the Hindi and Telugu versions, respectively. Production of the Malayalam version is now underway in various locations in Kerala.

FAQs:

Q: Where to watch Drishyam on OTT?

A: Drishyam can be streamed on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium. The second film had a direct-to-OTT release on Amazon Prime Video during the Covid pandemic in 2021.

Q: When is the Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 expected to release?

A: While the original plan was for a simultaneous release on October 2, 2026, the current conflict suggests the Malayalam makers are now keen to release their version before the Hindi counterpart. Mohanlal began shooting for the Malayalam film on September 22.