“Drishyam,” a 2013 Malayalam crime thriller film directed by Jeetu Joseph and starring Mohanlal and Meena, was a huge success at box office. Its popularity a led to remakes in several Indian languages, with popular performers like as Kamal Haasan, Venkatesh, also bollywood star Ajay Devgn appearing in the Tamil, and Telugu, and Hindi versions also, respectively.
The sequel cemented its legacy as a pan-Indian hit. Following its enormous big success, preparations for a third installment are underway, with filming set to begin next year. However, the property is now set to cross borders with a Hollywood version.
Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, who announced a Korean remake in Cannes in 2023, have now a collaborated with Gulf Stream Pictures and Joat Films on the Hollywood adaptation. The journey of “Drishyam” from its Malayalam roots to global acclaim is exceptional in the history of Indian film.
Its narrative resonance and engaging tale have attracted international notice, demonstrating the depth and versatility of storytelling in Indian cinema. As anticipation for its Hollywood version grows, fans are anxious to see if this Malayalam thriller will grab international audiences in the same way that it did in India.
