Would Venkatesh’s Remake Have Received a Better Response for That Film?

Drishyam is considered one of the best crime thriller franchises in Indian cinema. The original Malayalam version starring Mohanlal became a blockbuster and was later remade in multiple languages, including Telugu with Venkatesh in the lead role. Both Drishyam and Drishyam 2 received strong appreciation from Telugu audiences as well.

Now, Mohanlal is returning with Drishyam 3, which is scheduled for a pan-India release on May 21 in multiple dubbed languages. However, despite the popularity of the franchise, the film is reportedly not generating the expected hype in Telugu states before release. Advance bookings are said to be comparatively slow. This has led many fans to express that a direct Telugu remake with Venkatesh might have created better excitement among local audiences. Industry circles are now keenly watching how the film performs at the box office after release and word-of-mouth publicity.