Drishyam 3: Jeethu Joseph THREATENS to Drag Ajay Devgn Starrer Film’s Team to Court – Here’s Why
Legal Warning from Jeethu Joseph
Jeethu Joseph, who is directing the third part of Drishyam, has warned Ajay Devgn’s film team of taking legal action.
The reason?
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Malayalam movie, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is currently underway. The film has not even taken off yet, and when a leading daily asked him about the situation in an interview with Matrubhumi, the filmmaker set the record straight.
He quashed rumours suggesting that the Hindi version with Ajay Devgn would begin shooting before the Malayalam film. The director clearly stated that he warned the team he would sue to make sure that never happens.
Drishyam 3 Hindi Version Will NOT Roll First
Jeethu, who is also gearing up for the release of his web series Interview, explained his stance:
- He stopped the Hindi makers of Drishyam 3 with Ajay Devgn from going on floors first.
- “The Malayalam is the original, and I did the Hindi version,” he said.
- He added, “There were pressures on doing a Malayalam and Hindi version together, but we haven’t taken a final call on that. Originally, there were some plans to begin with Hindi also, but when a hint was given that this would be legally challenged, they stepped back.”
Rumours About Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3
- Earlier, reports suggested that Ajay Devgn’s Hindi Drishyam 3 would start shooting soon.
- However, Jeethu Joseph trashed these rumours, stating that he is still scripting the film.
- He clarified that the Malayalam version will begin in October this year, followed by the Hindi remake.
Drishyam 3 Climax Completed
Jeethu Joseph revealed:
- He completed writing the climax of Drishyam 3 last night.
- The director mentioned he is reeling under substantial pressure due to the expectations from the franchise.
About the Drishyam Franchise
- Drishyam is one of the most acclaimed and appreciated film franchises.
- The franchise began in 2013 with Mohanlal in the lead role.
- The story follows Georgekutty and his family, who find themselves under intense police pressure after a policewoman’s son disappears.
Remakes and Adaptations
- Kannada and Telugu remakes of the film (with V Ravichandran and Venkatesh, respectively) were released in 2014.
- The film was later remade in Tamil with Kamal Haasan in the lead role and in Hindi with Ajay Devgn in 2015.
- It was also remade in Sinhala and Chinese.
- New remakes are in the works in Indonesia and Korea.
Sequels Timeline
- Drishyam 2 was released in:
- Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu – in 2021
- Hindi – in 2022
Key Takeaway
The Drishyam 3 Malayalam version will begin first, and Jeethu Joseph has warned of legal action to prevent the Hindi version from shooting before it.
