Their previous collaboration, Thudarum, was a landmark project for several reasons. It reunited Mohanlal and Shobana on-screen after 19 years, reigniting nostalgia around one of Malayalam cinema’s most iconic pairings
Reunion promises a new cinematic chapter as ‘Drishyam 3’ wraps up filming in the background.
Malayalam cinema is buzzing with excitement as director Tharun Moorthy and superstar Mohanlal officially reunite for a new film, months after the phenomenal success of Thudarum. The announcement, made by Tharun on his X timeline, has sparked massive curiosity among fans — many now wondering whether the duo is collaborating on a fresh story or revisiting one of Tharun’s earlier films with a sequel.
Tharun’s message — “When a storyteller and a legend meet again, a universe stirs” — came with confirmation that Ashiq Usman Productions will bankroll the project. The phrasing alone was enough to set social media into a frenzy. For a director who only recently delivered one of the year’s biggest Malayalam hits, this reunion carries both artistic promise and commercial anticipation.
Speculation has intensified because Tharun had earlier hinted that he was writing a sequel to one of his films. In an Onam post, he revealed he had been inspired by personal interactions and real-life incidents to revisit a previous project. While he did not name the film, the timing of that revelation — paired with this new Mohanlal announcement — has led many fans to believe the next Mohanlal–Tharun film could indeed be Thudarum 2.
Their previous collaboration, Thudarum, was a landmark project for several reasons. It reunited Mohanlal and Shobana on-screen after 19 years, reigniting nostalgia around one of Malayalam cinema’s most iconic pairings. The film also marked Mohanlal’s 360th outing and became a box office juggernaut, collecting over ₹100 crore from Kerala alone — a rare feat for a Malayalam film. Mohanlal’s heartfelt note thanking audiences for the film’s historic success reflected how deeply the project resonated with both the team and viewers.
With their creative synergy already proven, the announcement of another collaboration suggests that Tharun Moorthy and Mohanlal are ready to push boundaries again. Whether it is a sequel or a brand-new narrative, expectations are high for a film that could shape Malayalam cinema’s next big moment.
Drishyam 3 wraps shoot
While Mohanlal steps into another major collaboration, the actor has also quietly completed work on one of the most anticipated films in India — Drishyam 3. Sources confirm that the Jeethu Joseph–directed thriller has wrapped shooting, with the final schedule held in Ernakulam. A viral video of Mohanlal cutting a celebratory cake with the crew marked the end of his portions, while a clapboard image labelled “Pack Up” confirmed the wrap.
Jeethu Joseph revealed that the film explores the next phase of Georgekutty’s life “after four-and-a-half years”, hinting at new tensions and moral dilemmas. Producer Antony Perumbavoor said the decision to proceed with the third instalment came after extensive discussions, ensuring that the story naturally extended the franchise’s emotional and suspense-driven core.
Shot across Thodupuzha, Vagamon, and Kochi, Drishyam 3 continues a legacy built on gripping storytelling and Mohanlal’s unforgettable performance. With a March 2026 release planned, the film is already one of the most awaited Indian movies globally.
Between the Thudarum reunion and Drishyam 3, Mohanlal’s next chapter promises to be one of the most exciting phases of his career — and for Malayalam cinema as well.
