Jeethu Joseph on ‘Drishyam 3,’ the Fear Factor and the Thriller Label
Jeethu Joseph discusses the upcoming film 'Drishyam 3,' focusing on the psychological tension faced by the protagonist, Georgekutty. The film explores themes of fear and the impact of past actions on family dynamics. Joseph emphasizes that, despite being labeled a thriller, the core of the story is a family drama about protection and justice.
- ▪Jeethu Joseph is returning to direct 'Drishyam 3,' which continues the story of Georgekutty.
- ▪The film will delve into Georgekutty's psychological state as he lives in constant fear of the police.
- ▪Joseph believes the franchise is fundamentally a family drama rather than just a thriller.
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Home Film News May 20, 2026 8:30pm PT Jeethu Joseph on ‘Drishyam 3,’ the Fear Factor and the Thriller Label By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Vietnam’s Danang Asian Film Festival Launches Industry Days (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Greece Champions $927 Million Film Plan at Cannes After Being Home to New Christopher Nolan and Brad Pitt Movie Productions 11 hours ago ‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani Makes Solo Comics Writing Debut With ‘Chachu’ (EXCLUSIVE) 12 hours ago See All Aashirvad Cinemas Years before he ever set foot on a film set, Jeethu Joseph heard a story from a friend. It was about two families: a boy, a girl, a relationship that unraveled into a police case. Both families had done something right. Both had done something wrong.
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