Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph's 'Drishyam 3' begins filming
What's the story
The production of the much-anticipated Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, has officially begun. The first day of filming took place at Law College Poothotta, on the outskirts of Kochi city in Kerala, on Monday. A puja ceremony was conducted with the cast and crew present to mark this auspicious occasion.
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Bringing Georgekutty’s world alive once again…
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Production timeline
Shoot expected to wrap in 55 days
The Drishyam 3 shoot is expected to be completed within a span of 55 days, per OTTplay. Mohanlal, who was recently awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was also present at the pooja ceremony on Monday. "The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty's life after four and a half years. That is the crux of the story," revealed the director.
Film's direction
Will 'Drishyam 3' be another thriller?
Joseph had earlier revealed that Drishyam 3 will not be a "heavy, intelligent film" like its predecessors. He had also claimed the upcoming installment would not be a thriller, unlike the previous parts. "I have only tried to come up with the story of what should organically happen to Georgekutty and his family," he said earlier. The film will be released in both Malayalam and Hindi.
Legal elements
Significance of law college as 1st set
The law college setting holds special significance. To recall, the climax of Drishyam 2 saw Georgekutty in court, where it was revealed that the body found buried in the police station was not Varun's. This suggests that legal elements will play a significant role in the upcoming film. Although no release date has been announced yet, Joseph had clarified that the original Malayalam version, and not the Hindi adaptation, will premiere first.