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Rumors of a third installment of a popular film series have surfaced again on internet following a brief lull in speculation. However, director and writer Jeethu Joseph has debunked these claims. In a statement to Manorama, Joseph clarified that reports of the script for Drishyam 3 being completed are unfounded. The rumors, which gained traction under the hashtags’ of the film and actor ‘Mohanlal,’ suggested that the script was finished and an official announcement would be made early next year. Joseph, however, dismissed these claims as false. The franchise originated in Malayalam and has seen widespread success with remakes in multiple languages.
Released in 2013, the thriller became a Malayalam superhit with its gripping story about an ordinary man facing an extraordinary ordeal. Georgekutty, a self-made businessman and school dropout, lives a quiet life with his wife, Rani, and their two daughters. Known for his intelligence and passion for films, Georgekutty enjoys the respect of his community. However, their peaceful life is shattered when their daughter, Anju, becomes the target of blackmail and assault by Varun, the son of a powerful police officer.
As mentioned, the original Drishyam debuted in Malayalam in 2013, followed by the Kannada adaptation Drishya and the Telugu version Drushyam in 2014. The Tamil remake Papanasam and the Hindi version followed in 2015. In 2017, the film was adapted into the Sinhala language as Dharmayuddhaya, and then in 2019, a Mandarin Chinese version titled Sheep Without a Shepherd was created.
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