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Mohanlal lauds Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ in Malayalam‑Hindi film debate
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:35 AM
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Veteran Malayalam star Mohanlal said he was truly impressed by Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’, adding his view to the ongoing Malayalam‑Hindi cinema discussion.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal publicly expressed admiration for Ajay Devgn’s latest thriller, "Drishyam 3," describing it as "truly impressive." His comments came during a broader conversation about the relative merits of Malayalam and Hindi cinema.
"Drishyam 3," the third installment of the successful crime‑drama franchise, was released in Hindi earlier this month and has been praised for its tight narrative and Devgn’s nuanced performance as the protagonist.
Mohanlal’s endorsement carries weight in the industry, given his stature in Malayalam cinema. By highlighting the film’s quality, he underscored that compelling storytelling can transcend language barriers, a point often raised in the ongoing Malayalam‑Hindi debate.
Fans and fellow actors took note of the remark, with many social media users echoing the sentiment that good cinema should be celebrated irrespective of the language in which it is made.
"Drishyam 3," the third installment of the successful crime‑drama franchise, was released in Hindi earlier this month and has been praised for its tight narrative and Devgn’s nuanced performance as the protagonist.
Mohanlal’s endorsement carries weight in the industry, given his stature in Malayalam cinema. By highlighting the film’s quality, he underscored that compelling storytelling can transcend language barriers, a point often raised in the ongoing Malayalam‑Hindi debate.
Fans and fellow actors took note of the remark, with many social media users echoing the sentiment that good cinema should be celebrated irrespective of the language in which it is made.