'Drishyam-3' Shooting Begins, Mohanlal Celebrates Phalke Award

Kochi, Sep 22: The highly anticipated shooting of "Drishyam-3," the latest installment in the popular "Drishyam" film series featuring the renowned superstar Mohanlal, kicked off at SN Law College, Poothotta, on Monday. This occasion is made even more special as Mohanlal recently received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is considered the highest honor in Indian cinema.

The launch event was a grand affair, marked by a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and pooja, attended by prominent figures such as director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor, alongside Mohanlal.

In an interaction with the media, Mohanlal expressed his immense joy over being honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Regarding his reprisal of the iconic role of Georgekutty in the new "Drishyam" sequel, he hinted at Georgekutty stirring up some trouble but maintained that he couldn't divulge too much information. "The suspense is what makes Drishyam-3 thrilling," he added. Following the movie's shooting inauguration, Mohanlal is set to travel to New Delhi to formally receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

The previous films, "Drishyam-1" (2013) and "Drishyam-2" (2021), were major successes across India and were subsequently remade in several languages, including Hindi, Sinhala, Mandarin, and Korean.

Director Jeethu Joseph advised audiences to approach the film with curiosity rather than heightened expectations. He described the film as a family drama that delves into how Georgekutty’s family has evolved over the past four years, rather than a typical thriller.

Producer Antony Perumbavoor reflected on the day's events, calling it an unforgettable day and noting the symbolic timing of starting the "Drishyam-3" project shortly after Mohanlal's award announcement. With tremendous anticipation building around this sequel, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be another compelling chapter in the "Drishyam" saga.

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