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Panorama Studios bets on another Drishyam remake
MUMBAI: Panorama Studios International is doubling down on a proven formula. The Mumbai-based production house disclosed on 25 November that it has acquired rights from Aashirvad Cinemas to adapt Drishyam 3 into Hindi, securing worldwide distribution for the yet-to-be-made remake.
The original Malayalam version, starring Mohanlal and Meena under director Jeethu Joseph’s guidance, is still in production. But Panorama Studios isn’t waiting around. The company has locked in adaptation rights for all global territories, betting that Hindi audiences will once again flock to see the cat-and-mouse thriller that has become one of Indian cinema’s most bankable franchises.
The Drishyam series has proved remarkably fertile ground for remakes. The first film spawned successful adaptations across multiple Indian languages, whilst the Hindi version—starring Ajay Devgn—became a box-office juggernaut. The second instalment repeated the trick, cementing the franchise’s status as remake gold.
Now Panorama Studios is positioning itself to capitalise on the third chapter before Malayalam audiences have even seen it. The strategy is bold but hardly unprecedented in an industry where successful regional films routinely get the pan-Indian treatment.
Whether lightning strikes thrice remains to be seen. But in Bollywood’s risk-averse environment, a franchise with two hits under its belt looks rather like a safe harbour.
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AI directors take the spotlight at India AI Impact Summit
LTM, NFDC and Waves Bazaar curate first AI Cinema Showcase with human-hearted films.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera, algorithm action! India’s film scene is about to get a futuristic twist as artificial intelligence steps into the director’s chair (well, sort of) at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. LTM, in partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Waves Bazaar, is rolling out the AI Cinema Showcase under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s watchful eye. The event runs from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, pulling in policymakers, tech innovators, global creators and crucially storytellers who’ve already let AI into their edit suites.
This isn’t about robots churning out blockbusters overnight. The showcase spotlights a hand-picked collection of short films made by Indian filmmakers solo creators, collectives, studios and even students who’ve used AI as a genuine creative collaborator rather than a shortcut. Every selected piece has been judged on narrative punch, artistic vision, cinematic polish and, importantly, responsible AI use. The lucky films will screen in the sleek Immersive Room AI Theatre inside the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting pavilion.
The move builds on last year’s momentum, back in November 2025 at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the same trio Waves Film Bazaar, LTM and NFDC staged India’s debut AI Film Festival and Hackathon. That experiment proved there’s real appetite for exploring where code meets creativity.
By bringing the conversation into the cultural spotlight, the AI Cinema Showcase aims to nudge discussions beyond dry policy papers and tech specs into something far more human, how emerging tools can amplify storytelling without drowning out the soul. It’s part of a bigger push for ethical, human-centred AI that keeps the artist firmly in the driving seat.
So while the rest of the summit debates algorithms and governance, this corner of Bharat Mandapam will be quietly proving that the future of Indian cinema might just feature a very clever co-writer, one that never asks for coffee breaks. Catch the screenings if you’re in Delhi next week; who knows, you might spot the next big twist coming from a prompt rather than a pen.
