Kochi, 22 Sept

The shooting of ‘Drishyam-3’, the sequel of the ‘Drishyam’ series featuring superstar Mohanlal, began at SN Law College, Poothotta here on Monday.

Mohanlal has recently won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

The inaugural function was marked by a traditional lamp-lighting and pooja. Director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor joined Mohanlal at the event.

Speaking to reporters, Mohanlal expressed his happiness over receiving Indian cinema’s highest honour. On his role as Georgekutty in ‘Drishyam’ new series, he said, "No doubt Georgekutty will create some trouble. But I have been told not to reveal much. The suspense is the excitement and catch of ‘Drishyam-3’."

Mohanlal said that he would be travelling to New Delhi to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke award after the movie shooting inauguration event.

‘Drishyam-1’ (2013) and ‘Drishyam-2’ (2021) were pan-India hits and remade in multiple languages, including Hindi, Sinhala, Mandarin and Korean.

Director Jeethu Joseph said that audiences should not come with over-expectations but with curiosity. “This film is not a thriller but a family drama, focusing on how Georgekutty’s family has changed over the last four years.”

Producer Antony Perumbavoor called it an unforgettable day. He also spoke about the symbolic significance of beginning ‘Drishyam-3’ soon after Mohanlal’s award announcement.