Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shares an important update about the upcoming Malayalam film scene 3Confirms a major financial development ahead of its release. In a tweet posted on April 24, 2026, he revealed that Penn Studios will invest Rs 100 crore in Ashirwad Cinemas through Panorama Studios for the much-awaited third installment of the Mohanlal starrer franchise.
Drishyam 3 gets a boost as PEN Studios backs the Mohanlal starrer with an investment of Rs 100 crore
This investment signals strong confidence from the Hindi film distribution ecosystem in Malayalam originals, which have historically served as the foundation for many successful remakes in different languages. The upcoming film is directed by Jeethu Joseph and is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on May 21, 2026. The date also coincides with Mohanlal’s birthday, adding to the significance of the launch.
As mentioned earlier, the Malayalam version of scene 3 The shooting of the film has already been completed and is currently in the final stages of post-production. Principal photography began on September 22, 2025, and ended on December 2, 2025. The project is pitched as the final chapter in the widely followed thriller franchise, which began in 2013 and later expanded into multiple language adaptations, including Hindi versions starring Ajay Devgan.
Director Jeethu Joseph had earlier shared that he approached the writing process of the third part differently by crafting the climax before building the story around it. This detail has raised curiosity among the audience, who have closely followed the layered story of the previous films.
The main family cast returns for the concluding chapter, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Georgekutty, Meena as Rani, Ansiba Hassan as Anju and Esther Anil as Anu. His continuity remains central to the emotional thread of the franchise.
Taran Adarsh also mentioned that producers Antony Perumbavoor, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Jayantilal Gada are attached to the project.
With a confirmed release date, full shooting schedule and new investment backing, scene 3 The film is fast moving towards its theatrical debut as expectations remain on how Georgekutty’s story reaches its conclusion.
