‘Drishyam 4’ Confirmed With Mohanlal! What Will the Plot Be?
Producer Antony Perumbavoor has officially confirmed that 'Drishyam 4' is in the works, extending Mohanlal's hit crime-thriller franchise following the successful release of 'Drishyam 3'. The upcoming installment will be directed by Jeethu Joseph and will explore the unresolved conflicts established at the end of the third film.
The popular Malayalam crime-thriller franchise Drishyam is set to return for another instalment. Producer Antony Perumbavoor has officially confirmed that Drishyam 4 is in development, continuing the story of Georgekutty, played by veteran actor Mohanlal. The announcement comes following the strong box office performance of Drishyam 3, which released in May 2026 and crossed the ₹100 crore mark globally. ‘Drishyam 3’ X Review: Mohanlal Steals the Show With a Powerhouse Performance, but Jeethu Joseph’s Thriller Fails To Impress Netizens.
Mohanlal's ‘Drishyam 4’ Confirmed
Producer Antony Perumbavoor announced the upcoming instalment during a speech at the Mazhavil Manorama Awards stage. Confirming the project to fans and media, Perumbavoor stated that a fourth film in the series will definitely be made, affirming that the production team is committed to taking the story forward.
Antony Perumbavoor Announces ‘Drishyam 4’
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The announcement ensures that director Jeethu Joseph, actor Mohanlal, and production house Aashirvad Cinemas will reunite for another chapter in the franchise. While director Jeethu Joseph has noted in interviews that sequels require careful narrative planning rather than being rushed solely for commercial gain, the team has already begun discussing potential story arcs for the next phase.
‘Drishyam 4’ Plot: Part 3 Ending and Expected Continuation
The plot of Drishyam 4 is expected to pick up from the unresolved tensions established at the end of Drishyam 3. The third instalment pushed Georgekutty and his family into newer legal and emotional complexities. Despite Georgekutty’s calculated efforts to shield his family from law enforcement, the climax left key narrative threads unresolved, most notably the lingering conflict with Prabhakar (Siddique) and Geetha Prabhakar (Asha Sharath), who remain determined to seek closure and justice for their deceased son.
While specific plot details for Drishyam 4 remain under wraps, the narrative is anticipated to explore the ongoing game of cat-and-mouse between Georgekutty and the authorities. Fans can expect the fourth film to address whether Georgekutty's intricate cover-ups can stand up against fresh police scrutiny or if long-standing personal vendettas will finally catch up with him.
The Legacy of ‘Drishyam’ Franchise
The Drishyam series began in 2013 with the original film detailing how an ordinary cable TV operator uses his knowledge of cinema to protect his family after an accidental crime. The movie became a massive commercial success and established a milestone in Malayalam cinema, leading to Drishyam 2 in 2021 and Drishyam 3 in May 2026. ‘Haiwaan’ Adaptation of ‘Oppam’: Everything You Need To Know About Mohanlal’s Malayalam Hit Ahead of Akshay-Saif Film Release.
Over the years, the property has developed into a global media franchise. Beyond its Malayalam originals, Drishyam has been remade in multiple Indian languages—most notably in Hindi starring Ajay Devgn as well as international adaptations in Chinese and Korean, solidifying its place as one of Indian cinema's most recognisable crime thrillers.
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