Overview
- Entertainment outlets say Venkatesh has opted out of the Telugu threequel, though no official statement has been issued.
- Sources say his revised fee has risen sharply following recent hits, straining budgets in a weaker Telugu market.
- The Telugu project is described as stalled for now, with its future hinging on either re-negotiation or casting a more affordable lead.
- The original Malayalam Drishyam 3 is slated to release on April 2 with a six-week OTT window, a schedule that could limit appetite for a later remake.
- Malayalam and Hindi versions continue development, while the Hindi cast recently saw Akshaye Khanna exit, per reports.