9 days agoEntertainment
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7 SourcesThiruvananthapuram, India
thebalanced.newsDrishyam 3 Starring Mohanlal Cleared for Worldwide Release with U/A 13 Certificate
The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared the Malayalam thriller 'Drishyam 3', directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, with a U/A 13 certificate. Scheduled for worldwide release on May 21, 2026, the film continues the story of Georgekutty and his family, following intense events from the previous installments. The recently released teaser and poster highlight a darker, suspenseful narrative, with Georgekutty reflecting on past actions amid fears of being watched. Filming began in September 2025.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a straightforward entertainment news perspective focusing on the film's certification, release details, and promotional content. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. Coverage centers on official announcements, filmmaker and actor statements, and fan reactions, maintaining a neutral tone without political implications.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and anticipatory, reflecting excitement and interest in the film's release. The tone is promotional and neutral, emphasizing suspense and intrigue without criticism or controversy. Fan enthusiasm and official updates contribute to a generally upbeat mood.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Mohanlal Starrer Drishyam 3 Trailer Release Date Announced, Fans Say Waiting | Center | Positive |
| timesnow | Drishyam 3 Release: When Is The FDFS Of Mohanlal's Film? Know Details Of Plot, Censor Certificate, Run Time | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' receives U A 13 certificate ahead of theatrical release | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Mohanlal Raises Suspense With Intense New Look In Drishyam 3 Poster, Fans Can't Keep Calm | Center | Positive |
| english | Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3 Gets U A 13 Clearance | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Mohanlal Starrer 'Drishyam 3' Cleared For Release With U A 13 Certificate | Center | Positive |
| republicworld | Drishyam 3 Advance Booking Collection: Mohanlal Starrer Starts Off Strong In USA, Mints 7500 | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
republicworld broke this story on 6 May, 03:27 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1republicworld6 May, 03:27 pmDrishyam 3 Advance Booking Collection: Mohanlal Starrer Starts Off Strong In USA, Mints 7500
- 2news187 May, 04:07 amMohanlal Starrer 'Drishyam 3' Cleared For Release With U A 13 Certificate
- 3english7 May, 04:23 amMohanlal, Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3 Gets U A 13 Clearance
- 4news187 May, 06:24 amMohanlal Raises Suspense With Intense New Look In Drishyam 3 Poster, Fans Can't Keep Calm
- 5news187 May, 06:45 pmMohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' receives U A 13 certificate ahead of theatrical release
- 6timesnow8 May, 06:23 amDrishyam 3 Release: When Is The FDFS Of Mohanlal's Film? Know Details Of Plot, Censor Certificate, Run Time
- 7news188 May, 09:59 amMohanlal Starrer Drishyam 3 Trailer Release Date Announced, Fans Say Waiting
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Central Board of Film Certification
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 8 May 2026
- Key entities
- MohanlalInstagramJeethu JosephCentral Board of Film CertificationCensorshipThiruvananthapuramIndiaAsian News InternationalAntony PerumbavoorPuja (Hinduism)Telugu languageRemake
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