Drishyam 3 Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mohanlal starrer packs theatre moments

Actress Esther Anil, who is best known for playing the role of the younger daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in his blockbuster franchise 'Drishyam', has now penned a note of gratitude saying the franchise had changed her life even more than it had changed her journey in cinema.

Taking to her Instagram page to pen her thoughts on the immensely popular franchise, a few hours before the third instalment of the film, Drishyam 3, was to hit screens, Esther Anil wrote, "I started as a child actor in 2010, doing films here and there, learning as I went. And then, in 2013, my life changed forever. Drishyam happened."

She went on to say, "That film changed everything. It took me to audiences across India and opened doors I never even dreamt of. Maybe, in many ways, it changed my life even more than it changed my journey in cinema."

"And now, years later, Drishyam 3 is only a few hours away," she said and added, "There are a million things I'm feeling right now, the hype, the excitement, the wishes, the jitters... but right now, more than anything else, I just want to be grateful. Grateful for that fateful night we met Jeethu Uncle, who saw me as the right fit to play Lalettan's daughter. Grateful for the luck, the timing, and all the choices other people made that somehow shaped my path."

For the unaware, Esther Anil only recently graduated from the internationally renowned London School of Economics.

'Drishyam 3' delivers several crowd-pleasing theatre moments, especially in the second half, with the intense window-shot sequence standing out as a major highlight. However, some franchise fans feel Jeethu Joseph’s writing does not reach the level of the first two films, with many still ranking the series as Drishyam 1 > Drishyam 2 > Drishyam 3.

Drishyam 3 stands out as a perfectly crafted addition to the franchise, with sharp writing, emotional depth, and the trademark storytelling brilliance of Jeethu Joseph. The film especially shines in the pre-climax portions, where Mohanlal delivers a deeply emotional and powerful performance that leaves a lasting impact. Many fans are already calling it the best installment after the original Drishyam.

Jeethu Joseph has truly delivered on his promise with Drishyam 3, giving fans another proud and memorable chapter in the blockbuster franchise. The film celebrates the brilliance of Georgekutty once again, with intense moments, gripping storytelling, and peak emotional drama making it a standout theatrical experience.

'Drishyam 3' delivers more of an emotional epilogue than a regular sequel, with engaging drama, surprising twists, and a strong interval block keeping viewers hooked throughout.

The film feels very different from the first two parts, and while the final act appears slightly forced at places, the neatly written screenplay and solid performances make it a satisfying conclusion to the franchise.

He described the opportunity as one of the most meaningful moments of his career.