As Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 releases, Indonesian remake casts real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy

Drishyam franchise expands with Indonesian remake titled Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita, set for release on August 20, 2026.

More than a decade after its original release, Mohanlal starrer Drishyam continues to grow into one of Indian cinema’s most successful global thriller franchises. Following the theatrical release of Drishyam 3 on May 21, it is now confirmed that the film is getting its official Indonesian remake. Titled Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita… which translates to Dad, I Want to Tell You..., the Indonesian adaptation marks the first Malayalam film to receive a remake specifically for the Indonesian market. Backed by Jakarta-based production house Falcon Pictures, the film is currently scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on August 20, 2026.

A fresh adaptation with a strong cast

Amid Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 buzz, Indonesian remake casts real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy. (Instagram)

As reported by Variety, real-life celebrity couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy have signed on to headline the Indonesian remake. Bastian will play the role inspired by Georgekutty, the father forced to create an elaborate cover-up to protect his family. Meanwhile, Timothy takes on the role of the determined investigator attempting to break through his carefully constructed alibi.

The film is being directed by Danial Rifki. The supporting cast also includes actors Niken Anjani, Ziva Magnolya, Gunawan and Pritt Timothy.

How Drishyam became a global phenomenon

Originally written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam released in 2013 with Mohanlal in the lead role. The film quickly became one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest success stories because of its tightly written screenplay, emotional family dynamics and unpredictable thriller structure.

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam 3 released in theatres on May 21, coinciding with superstar Mohanlal's birthday. According to Sacnilk, the thriller grossed a massive ₹43.37 crore worldwide on its opening day. Interestingly, the film witnessed stronger momentum in international markets than in domestic cinemas. Overseas territories brought in a gross collection of ₹25 crore, compared to a domestic gross of ₹18.37 crore (amounting to a net collection of ₹15.85 crore in India).

Drishyam enters a new era

While the Malayalam version led by Mohanlal continues its own storyline and has released a third part in cinemas on May 21, 2026, the Hindi universe starring Ajay Devgn is also moving forward independently, with its next chapter expected to release on October 2, 2026. The creators have confirmed that the Malayalam and Hindi versions will now follow different scripts and separate narrative paths, rather than mirroring each other.