Mumbai, 6 December 2025 : In one of the
biggest Pan-India film acquisition deals of the year, Panorama Studios in
collaboration with Pen Studios has secured the worldwide theatrical &
digital rights to the highly anticipated Malayalam film Drishyam 3.
Written and Directed by Jeethu Joseph and headlined by legendary actor
Mohanlal, the film is produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, led by Antony Perumbavoor.
Drishyam stands among the most influential and
celebrated cinematic franchises in Indian cinema. With its legacy of
record-breaking box office milestones, extraordinary fan engagement, and
multiple acclaimed remakes — including the Hindi adaptations produced by
Panorama Studios, with Drishyam 2 directed by Abhishek Pathak — the
franchise remains one of the most compelling and widely discussed s of
contemporary storytelling.
For Panorama Studios, the acquisition is both
sentimental and strategic. Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman, Panorama
Studios, said, “For me, Drishyam is more than a film — it has been a
transformative journey for Indian cinema. Acquiring these worldwide rights to
the original Malayalam franchise is a proud and emotional moment. With our
global distribution strength, we intend to make Drishyam 3 one of India’s
biggest international releases.”
Echoing industry optimism, Dr. Jayantilal
Gada, Director, Pen Studios, said, “With Drishyam 3, we continue our
mission of taking exceptional Indian stories to the world. Our partnership with
Panorama Studios strengthens this vision and ensures the film reaches the
global platform it truly deserves.”
Producer Antony Perumbavoor added, “With
Panorama Studios and Pen Studios coming together, the Malayalam Drishyam 3 will
now reach audiences at a scale we always believed it deserved. It’s truly
gratifying to see the story move forward with such support and shared vision.”
Actor Mohanlal shared, “Georgekutty has
stayed with me for years — in my thoughts, in the audience’s emotions, and in
the silence between the lines. Returning to him feels like meeting an old
friend with new secrets. I’m excited for the audience to see where his journey
leads.”
Director Jeethu Joseph added, “Stories like Drishyam don’t end — they
evolve. And seeing this partnership come together feels like the right step for
the journey ahead. We’ve always believed this story deserved a global stage,
and now, with this collaboration, it feels like the world is finally ready for
Georgekutty’s next move.”
The announcement also aligns with Panorama Studios’
expansion into Kerala as part of its long-term commitment to Malayalam
storytelling. The studio is actively collaborating with acclaimed talent and
emerging filmmakers, strengthening its mission to take Malayalam cinema to
national and global audiences.
