{"id":338303,"date":"2026-05-21T12:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=338303"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:48:48","slug":"drishyam-3-x-review-rip-box-office-to-franchise-ruined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/drishyam-3-x-review-rip-box-office-to-franchise-ruined\/","title":{"rendered":"Drishyam 3 X Review: &#8220;RIP Box Office&#8221; To &#8220;Franchise Ruined&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1282310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1282310\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1282310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drishyam 3 X Review: Is Mohanlal Starrer Value A Watch?(Photo Credit \u2013Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph have arrived with their much-awaited crime thriller, Drishyam 3. The expectations are massive, and the thrill is sky high, especially because the discharge coincides with the Malayalam superstar\u2019s sixty fifth birthday. But is it value a watch? The polarised reviews on X have left us in a dilemma. Scroll below to know what the cine-goers need to say.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Drishyam franchise enjoys an enormous fan base, a lot in order that the makers needed to remake it in Hindi with Ajay Devgn within the lead. The Malayalam threequel witnesses Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, and Asha Sarath reprise their much-loved characters. The trailer hit the proper chords, and it has all of the potential to be a box office blockbuster.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Drishyam 3 X Review: Blockbuster or Lacklustre?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unfortunately, the early reviews on X are quite mixed. Cine-goers have unanimously agreed that the primary half is slow-paced, but that isn\u2019t the one issue. The second half has left viewers divided. While a bit praises the \u201cbanger\u201d climax, the opposite half feels it didn&#8217;t live up upto the standards of its predecessor. Mohanlal continues to receive massive love, but movie buffs are usually not comfortable with Jeethu Joseph.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A review on X read, \u201c#Drishyam3 \u2013 AVERAGE but Enough For a possible INDUSTRY HIT! FH began off slowly with a Terrific interval Bang whereas second half felt totally average. Essentially the most awaited climax was so disappointing for me but the identical time this is sufficient to quench the \u201ctwisty\u201d thirst of individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> \u2013 AVERAGE but Enough For a possible INDUSTRY HIT!<\/p>\n<p>FH began off slowly with a Terrific interval Bang whereas second half felt totally average. Essentially the most awaited climax was so disappointing for me but the identical time this is sufficient to quench the \u201ctwisty\u201d thirst of individuals <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OZyLUkJJb6\">https:\/\/t.co\/OZyLUkJJb6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UN4aiyEmBB\">pic.twitter.com\/UN4aiyEmBB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MH (@muvholic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/muvholic\/status\/2057332459583439097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One other wrote, \u201c#Drishyam3 is ultra pro \u0d05\u0d35\u0d30\u0d3e\u0d24\u0d02 2:30 hours Depression \ud83d\ude14 0.5\/5 nothing impressive\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> is ultra pro \u0d05\u0d35\u0d30\u0d3e\u0d24\u0d02<\/p>\n<p>2:30 hours Depression \ud83d\ude14<\/p>\n<p>0.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>nothing impressive<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Racky Douglas (@RackyDouglas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RackyDouglas\/status\/2057332324858314904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A tweet read, \u201c#Drishyam3 just finished the show \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd25 First half moves in a slow phase\u2026 but trust the build-up. SECOND HALF? \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5 Absolute blast loading! The theatre vibes gonna go crazy. Jeethu Joseph cooked again \ud83d\udc10\ud83d\udd25 #Mohanlal #Drishyam3\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> just finished the show \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>First half moves in a slow phase\u2026 but trust the build-up. SECOND HALF? \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5 Absolute blast loading! The theatre vibes gonna go crazy. Jeethu Joseph cooked again \ud83d\udc10\ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mohanlal?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Mohanlal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hrithik\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 (@Hxithik__10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hxithik__10\/status\/2057332225147064731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One other tweeted, \u201cJeethu Joseph has done it again! One other banger! Solid play with the long-lasting Drishyam style climax! Leaves trail for an additional part as well. RIP box office #drishyam3\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jeethu Joseph has done it again! One other banger! Solid play with the long-lasting Drishyam style climax! Leaves trail for an additional part as well. RIP box office <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drishyam3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Janaki (@Janakihere) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Janakihere\/status\/2057332128581595312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201c#Drishyam3 \u2013 Not Predictable but Not Impressive. Jeethu has written a reasonably good script but presentation towards the top wasn\u2019t effective as the opposite 2 movies. #Mohanlal\u2019s towering presence was the main highlight,\u201d a review said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> \u2013 Not Predictable but Not Impressive. Jeethu has written a reasonably good script but presentation towards the top wasn\u2019t effective as the opposite 2 movies. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mohanlal?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Mohanlal<\/a>\u2019s towering presence was the main highlight. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RPuJo7LXR4\">pic.twitter.com\/RPuJo7LXR4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Marcus Legranda (@marclegrande) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marclegrande\/status\/2057332002848919749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One other viewer reacted, \u201c#Drishyam3 \u2013 REVIEW !!!! That theatre shaking Moment\ud83e\udd76\ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 Peak interval.. Peak Climax\ud83c\udf0b\ud83c\udf0b Theatre exploded like a volcano !! Jeethu Joseph what a Man\ud83e\udee1 Nothing to say about that man Lalettan in God mode\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> \u2013 REVIEW !!!!<\/p>\n<p>That theatre shaking Moment\ud83e\udd76\ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Peak interval.. Peak Climax\ud83c\udf0b\ud83c\udf0b<\/p>\n<p>Theatre exploded like a volcano !!<\/p>\n<p>Jeethu Joseph what a Man\ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n<p>Nothing to say about that man Lalettan in God mode\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YH5GDRQkmd\">pic.twitter.com\/YH5GDRQkmd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sandeep SB (@Sandeepofficll) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sandeepofficll\/status\/2057331387083182472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A user wrote, \u201cThe third time, Georgekutty is fiercer than ever. Drishyam 3 is just superb. The way in which Jeethu Joseph webs every detail together is unimaginable. And Mohanlal\ud83d\udd25 what a variety this man brings to a personality. Absolute masterclass. #mohanlal #drishyam3 #lalettan #mollywood\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The third time, Georgekutty is fiercer than ever. Drishyam 3 is just superb. The way in which Jeethu Joseph webs every detail together is unimaginable. And Mohanlal\ud83d\udd25 what a variety this man brings to a personality. Absolute masterclass.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mohanlal?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mohanlal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drishyam3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lalettan?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lalettan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mollywood?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mollywood<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sreejith S (@sreejiths888) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sreejiths888\/status\/2057331365847441457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A dissatisfied fan wrote, \u201cOne other franchise and character continuity ruined \ud83e\udd26\ud83d\ude4f Must have absolutely stopped by the second part #Drishyam3\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">One other franchise and character continuity ruined \ud83e\udd26\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>Must have absolutely stopped by the second part <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drishyam3?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drishyam3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nAhs7DlNJo\">pic.twitter.com\/nAhs7DlNJo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ha.Sa (@hari_says_hi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hari_says_hi\/status\/2057331253301686752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drishyam 3 arrived in theatres worldwide on May 21, 2026. Have you ever booked your tickets yet?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stay tuned to Koimoi for more South features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Drishyam 3 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (Final): 2nd Highest Pre-Sales In Malayalam Cinema, third Best In Kerala!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Follow Us:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/koimoidotcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/koimoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Koimoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Koimoi4Bollywood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/s\/CBIwo7yAqUE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google News<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drishyam 3 X Review: Is Mohanlal Starrer Value A Watch?(Photo Credit \u2013Facebook) Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph have arrived with their much-awaited crime thriller, Drishyam 3. The expectations are massive, and the thrill is sky high, especially because the discharge coincides with the Malayalam superstar\u2019s sixty fifth birthday. But is it value a watch? 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