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Drishyam 3 X Reviews: Mohanlal's Crime Thriller The Weakest In Franchise? Fans Say 'Lightning Didn't Strike Thrice'
IDIVA | May 21, 2026 4:40 PM CST

Jeetu Joseph’s eagerly awaited crime thriller Drishyam 3 is finally in theatres. The third film in the Drishyam franchise, featuring Mohanlal in the lead role of Georgekutty, intends to build a formidable trilogy, picking up where Drishyam 2 ends. As Drishyam 3 hit the big screens,fans have given their verdict if Drishyam has acheived the rare feat of becoming a successful trilogy

Mohanlal's ‘Drishyam 3’ review on X

Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is one of the long-awaited films of 2026. Marking the third film in the blockbuster franchise, expectations are at an all-time high from Drishyam 3. However, judging from the initial social media reviews of the film, it seems that Jeetu Joseph could not deliver a satisfactory instalment in a franchise of this stature. Check out some reviews:

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An X user wrote, “#Drishyam3: For a franchise of this stature, this was a letdown. Convenient writing throughout. Jeethu's downfall feels more evident than ever. There are moments where he builds tension, but that alone can't save it. Easily the weakest film in the franchise.”

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Another said, “FH started off slowly with a Terrific interval Bang whereas second half felt totally average. The most awaited climax was so disappointing for me but the same time this is enough to quench the “twisty” thirst of people”

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One more added, “Second half of #Drishyam3 was gripping, especially the last 45 minutes. Twist after twist keeps coming and at one point it genuinely becomes hard to digest everything happening on screen.”

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Another reviewer gave a negative feedback: “Nothing interesting. Slow paced one. Predictable first half 👎🏻Boring Second half 🫩First flop in the drishyam series”

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A moviegoer wrote, “A little disappointed, maybe because of the burden of the previous outings. There are some high moments, but don’t expect twists like in the 1st and 2nd parts. I think Bollywood would make this a proper thriller, and I believe that approach would work better. Good👍”

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#Drishyam3 90% of the movie had written Industry Hit all over it..Making, cuts, BGM and tensions...Jithu decided to deal the climax emotionally rather than using George Kuttys brilliance...A fan me expected the later..otherwise it's a one hell of a movie..

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About ‘Drishyam 3’

Helmed by Jeetu Joseph, Mohanlal-led Drishyam 3 is the sequel to Drishyam 2. It also stars Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil. All the four actors reprise their roles from the first two films.

Drishyam 3 navigates the lingering consequences of the past events showcased in the first two films. The storyline revolves around the gruesome crime from the original film still haunts the central characters. The film’s tagline “The Past Never Stays Silent” suggests that Drishyam 3 covers an even more intense chapter in the family’s tumultuous journey.

The original Drishyam released in December 2013 and became a massive commercial success. It went on to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of its time. The sequel, Drishyam 2 came out in 2021. The sequel was remade in Kannada (Drishya 2), Telugu (Drushyam 2) and Hindi (Drishyam 2).

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