On Saturday, the fans of the Drishyam franchise were in for some exciting news, as the makers informed them that the third film of the franchise will start this October. Jeethu Joseph, the director, states that Drishyam 3 will have the same storyline across Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi.
While Mohanlal fans are so happy with the start of the film. There is a bit of confusion among the fans of this franchise about its Hindi and Telugu remakes. Everyone is doubtful whether all the versions will follow the same plot.
Drishyam 3 will the same storyline in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu
However, Jeethu Joseph, writer and director of the trilogy, has provided some clarity on the matter. In a conversation in a recent interview. According to Jeethu, the script is almost completed and has quashed rumors that Ajay Devgn’s version will carry a different storyline.
“There have been reports that the Hindi version will have a different story, but that’s not true. The Hindi film will also be based on my story. Once I complete my script, it will be shared with the Hindi team, who will then adapt it to suit their setting and make suitable cultural changes,” he said.
When asked if both films would be shot simultaneously, Joseph explained that the schedules of both stars may not align. “That’s not something we can confirm now. The dates of the lead actors may not work out that way.”
Drishyam 3: An idea of Simultaneous Release excites fans, but it cannot be confirmed as of now
Jeethu Joseph said that Drishyam 3 will have the same storyline across Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. ambitious plan to release, not just the Malayalam and Hindi. But we know that not all versions will be shot at one time.
“There was a request from their side for a simultaneous release. So, we have been discussing the prospect of releasing the films simultaneously… In this OTT age, they feel that releasing on different dates might reduce the film’s impact in the other languages.”
While Drishyam (2013) follows Mohanlal’s Georgekutty covering up an accidental death caused by self-defense by his family, the second film, which debuted on OTT platforms in 2021, puts Georgekutty in more heat as an eyewitness emerges.
The plot for the third part is not out yet, and the fans are busy spinning various versions for the film.