Drishyam 3 immediately zaps you into the world of Georgekutty and his family. Like the previous parts, the first half sets up the drama, while the tense moments enter the narrative post-interval. The pre-climax is gripping and, as expected, the twist is something viewers won’t see coming. However, this time, the suspense is a tad underwhelming. Also, some developments are a bit difficult to digest. Drishyam and Drishyam 2 also had their share of cinematic liberties, yet they seemed believable. Here, a few moments feel far-fetched and convenient. Nevertheless, thanks to the unpredictability factor, one doesn’t mind much. Mohanlal, as always, is dependable, and one can’t help but root for him from start to finish. Meena (Rani) and Ansiba Hassan (Anju) play their parts with conviction. Esther Anil (Anu George) has a crucial part and does well. Asha Sharath (Geetha), Siddique (Prabhakar), Murali Gopy (IG Thomas Bastin), Kalabhavan Shajohn (Sahadevan), Santhi Mayadevi (Advocate) and others perform ably. All in all, Drishyam 3 is a decent watch due to its brand value and unexpected moments.

My rating - *** out of 5!