Actress Santhi Mayadevi has begun dubbing for director Jeethu Joseph’s highly anticipated Malayalam film, ‘Drishyam 3’, featuring superstar Mohanlal in the lead role.
The actress, who holds an important part in this popular franchise, shared a glimpse of her dubbing session on her Instagram Stories, captioning it, “Inside the world of Georgekutty. Drishyam 3!”
Sources close to the production confirm that the dubbing process is moving forward quickly. For those who may not know, the film is set to release worldwide on April 2 this year.
Earlier, it was reported that Mohanlal completed filming his portions in December last year. A clip of him celebrating this milestone with a cake-cutting ceremony alongside the entire crew had gone viral.
Mohanlal began work on this project just before receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema, last year.
‘Drishyam 3’ is the third installment in the immensely successful franchise, which was formally launched with a traditional puja ceremony at a law college near Kochi in September last year.
During a media interaction ahead of the launch, Jeethu Joseph revealed that the film will delve into the next chapter of Georgekutty’s life, the iconic character portrayed by Mohanlal.
“The film focuses on what happens in Georgekutty’s life after four-and-a-half years. That is the crux of the story,” Joseph explained.
Producer Antony Perumbavoor, a long-time collaborator of Mohanlal and instrumental in the success of the Drishyam series, mentioned that the decision to move ahead with the third installment followed extensive discussions.
“The phenomenal response to the first two parts convinced us that Georgekutty’s journey had more to tell. Only after detailed talks with Jeethu did we finalize this new version,” Perumbavoor stated.
The unit has filmed in multiple locations including Thodupuzha and Vagamon, with the last five-day schedule occurring in Ernakulam.
The Drishyam films have attained cult status in Indian cinema, celebrated for their gripping narratives, intricate suspense, and Mohanlal’s acclaimed performances. The first film, released in 2013, set new benchmarks in Malayalam cinema, while its sequel in 2021 attracted record-breaking viewership both in theatres and on streaming platforms.