A playful Instagram story shared by actress Esther Anil has taken the internet by storm, adding a dose of humour to the intense anticipation surrounding Drishyam 3.
Esther, who became a familiar face in Kerala households as Georgekutty’s younger daughter in the Drishyam franchise, is currently busy shooting for the film’s third instalment. Amid filming, she shared a funny WhatsApp exchange with Mohanlal that delighted fans across social media.
‘Surviving another day with Lal Uncle’: Esther shares Mohanlal’s funny edit
In the screenshot, Mohanlal had sent Esther a photoshopped picture of a monkey sitting comfortably on her lap. With it, he added the caption “Beauty and the Beast,” teasing her in his usual warm, humorous style.
Esther reposted the edited image on her Instagram story with the caption:
“Surviving another day with Lal Uncle. Send help.”
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleShe later shared the same image again, writing:
“Art by the one and only Mohanlal.”
The candid moment quickly went viral, highlighting the affectionate bond the duo share both on and off the screen.
Jeethu Joseph reveals organic approach behind ‘Drishyam 3’
Meanwhile, director Jeethu Joseph recently spoke about the creative process behind the third chapter of the franchise. In an interview with SCREEN, he explained that Drishyam 3 was not designed to top its predecessors, but to naturally continue Georgekutty’s evolving story.
He noted that changing perspectives, shifting environments, and the lingering burden of the past play a crucial role in shaping the narrative.
“My focus is only on Georgekutty and his family, and what could have happened in their lives over these years,” Jeethu said, assuring viewers of another grounded and compelling instalment.
Expectations are sky-high, as both Drishyam and Drishyam 2 became massive critical and commercial successes.
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Mohanlal was last seen in Sathyan Anthikad’s Hridayapoorvam, which earned positive reviews and proved successful at the box office. As fans eagerly await Drishyam 3, this latest viral moment with Esther has only added to the excitement.
