'Drishyam 3': 'Don't expect heavy mind games'; REVEALS Jeethu Joseph

Filmmaker Jeethu Joseph has confirmed that Drishyam 3, the much-awaited final chapter of the franchise, is ready to roll. The script, which took nearly five drafts to perfect, has now been completed, and shooting will kick off next month with Mohanlal returning as Georgekutty.In a candid conversation with film critic Baradwaj Rangan, the director revealed how the journey of writing the screenplay was far from easy. “I actually drafted one version on a flight from Amsterdam to Dubai and even managed to finish the scene order before landing. But my daughters weren’t happy with it, so I kept rewriting until the story finally clicked.”Jeethu shared.

Jeethu Joseph tells audiences not to expect another high-intelligence game

Jeethu Joseph, however, issued a word of caution for fans. While 'Drishyam 2' had audiences hooked with its intricate mind games and Georgekutty’s brilliant cover-ups, Jeethu believes it’s important not to walk into 'Drishyam 3' expecting the same formula.

“If people are expecting a heavy intelligent game like part two, they might be disappointed,” he warned.

Instead, the filmmaker promises a story that grows naturally from where the last film left off, focusing on the emotional and personal evolution of Georgekutty after four years.

Breaking free from the thriller box

Meanwhile, earlier at the Manorama News Conclave 2025, Jeethu Joseph said that he is tired of doing thrillers and wants to try something new. He said, "Even if it fails, I wish to try something new apart from thrillers." On the other hand, Jeethu Joseph's next outing is the Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali starrer 'Mirage'. His previous outing was the Basil Joseph starrer comedy suspense film 'Nunakkuzhi', which received good reviews from the audiences and did a decent box office performance.

Jeethu Joseph's previous team up with Mohanlal was for the courtroom drama movie 'Neru' which turned out to be a blockbuster.