# Mohanlal’s Next Big Move After Drishyam 3 — Dileesh Pothan Film Confirmed, Lucifer 3 (L3: Azrael) Also in the Pipeline!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mohanlals-next-big-move-lucifer-3-l3-azrael/  
Published: 2026-05-20  
Updated: 2026-05-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Just as the world is gearing up to watch Mohanlal reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty in **Drishyam 3**, exciting news is already pouring in about what **Lalettan** has lined up next. And honestly? Malayalam cinema fans have every reason to be thrilled.

## The Dileesh Pothan Collaboration Is Happening

Producer Antony Perumbavoor, speaking on X Spaces, revealed that Mohanlal will next appear as the lead in a film directed by **Dileesh Pothan** — the acclaimed filmmaker behind *Maheshinte Prathikaaram*. The project is reportedly set in a genre quite different from what either the actor or director has explored before. **Asif Ali** is expected to co-lead.

That combination alone — Mohanlal, Dileesh Pothan, and a fresh genre — sounds like a recipe for something genuinely special.

Producer **Shibu Baby John**, who previously worked with Mohanlal on *Malaikottai Vaaliban*, has confirmed he will bankroll the project. Production is expected to begin in **December 2026**, though it could slip to 2027 given the superstar’s existing commitments, including an upcoming project with **Priyadarshan**.

![Mohanlal](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mohsnsn.jpg)

## Lucifer 3 (L3: Azrael) Still Very Much Alive

Fans of the Lucifer universe, take heart. Antony Perumbavoor also confirmed that the third installment in the franchise, **L3: Azrael**, remains firmly in the plans, and the team intends to complete the trilogy in due course.

## Mohanlal’s Upcoming Projects

| Project | Director | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drishyam 3 | Jeethu Joseph | Releasing May 21, 2026 |
| Athimanoharam | Tharun Moorthy | Filming — Pooja 2026 release |
| Dileesh Pothan Film | Dileesh Pothan | Starting Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| Priyadarshan Film | Priyadarshan | In pipeline |
| L3: Azrael (Lucifer 3) | TBA | Planned — timeline TBD |

## What’s Drishyam 3 About?

In Drishyam 3, Georgekutty and his family appear to have returned to normalcy — but despite evading the police multiple times, Georgekutty lives with a lingering sense of paranoia over the crime he concealed to protect his family. His emotional conflict takes centre stage this time, as a new force may emerge that could finally unravel all the secrets.

It’s the kind of layered storytelling that has made the [Drishyam franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam_(franchise)) one of the most beloved in Indian cinema. For more on the biggest Malayalam releases and what’s coming next from Mollywood, head to [TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in) and explore our [latest South Indian entertainment coverage](https://www.technosports.co.in).

## **FAQs**

### **Q: Who is directing Mohanlal’s next film after Drishyam 3?**

 Mohanlal’s next confirmed project is with director Dileesh Pothan, with Asif Ali expected to co-lead, produced by Shibu Baby John.

### **Q: Is Lucifer 3 (L3: Azrael) officially confirmed?**

 Yes — producer Antony Perumbavoor has confirmed that L3: Azrael is in the plans, with the team intending to complete the Lucifer trilogy.