- Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 is scheduled for release on October 2,
- Hindi and Malayalam Drishyam 3 versions start similarly but differ in storytelling and screenplay
- Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 will release in theatres on May 21
As Mohanlal's much-awaited film Drishyam 3 moves closer to its release, producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak opened up about their growing interest in Malayalam cinema and also shared an update on Ajay Devgn's Hindi version of the film franchise.
Speaking to ANI, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak said the idea of entering Malayalam cinema came during the lockdown, when the team began watching films from the industry. He said they were impressed by the kind of stories being made there.
Talking about how Panorama Studios became part of Malayalam cinema, Kumar Mangat Pathak said, "When the lockdown started, we watched a lot of Malayalam films. We realised that the content there is very good. Different types of films are being made and appreciated there. After that, our entire team sat together and carried out research for one and a half years. We met people and writers."
"Then we planned everything and presented Panorama. We were already producing two to three films. We became a part of Malayalam cinema thanks to Mr Anthony, Mr Mohanlal and Mr Jacob. We worked on it together. We are releasing our film worldwide. Apart from that, we have many more films lined up."
Abhishek Pathak also shared an update on Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3. He revealed that the Hindi version is expected to release on October 2, a date closely associated with the franchise.
Sharing details about the upcoming film, Abhishek said, "Drishyam 3 will be released on October 2. It is Drishyam Day - a date associated with the film. I think the Hindi version of the film will be released on that date. We are currently preparing for it. It is in post-production."
He further said that while the Malayalam and Hindi versions begin from the same point, audiences will notice several differences in the storytelling and screenplay.
Explaining the difference between both versions, he said, "You will understand the difference only when you watch the Hindi trailer. The story in Drishyam 2 ended at a certain point, and Drishyam 3 begins from there. The Malayalam version also starts from that point. The Malayalam version is more of a family drama. As Jeethu Joseph told us during the launch, the story is very good for the Malayalam audience, and they will like it. We liked it a lot too, which is why we invested in this project."
"Our Hindi audience has a different taste and palate. We made changes in Drishyam 2 as well, and the audience appreciated them. We have also made changes to the story and screenplay for this instalment, and the audience will notice the difference," he added.
The Drishyam franchise follows the story of Georgekutty and his family, who come under suspicion after the son of a senior police officer goes missing. The first film was released in 2013, while the second instalment came out in 2021. The franchise received praise for its gripping storyline and unexpected twists. The success of the Malayalam film also led to remakes in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and several other languages.
Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 will be released in cinemas worldwide on May 21.
