One of Malayalam cinema’s most successful thrillers is set for another international chapter. After impressing audiences across multiple languages and countries, Drishyam is now getting an official Indonesian remake titled Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita (“Dad, I Want to Tell You…”). The film is scheduled to release in theatres on August 20, 2026.
Produced by Falcon Pictures, the Indonesian adaptation stars real-life celebrity couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy, although they will not be playing lovers on screen. Instead, they take on opposite sides of the story’s central conflict. Bastian plays the protective father trying to shield his family from danger, while Timothy plays the police officer determined to uncover the truth.
The film is written and directed by Danial Rifki, known for adapting thrillers for Indonesian audiences. Producer Frederica of Falcon Pictures said the team was excited to bring the story to life in a new setting. “We are thrilled to bring this iconic story to life with Danial Rifki at the helm,” she said. “Pitting Vino G. Bastian against Marsha Timothy as protagonist and antagonist adds a layer of emotional and cinematic tension that is truly unprecedented in our industry.”
The journey of ‘Drishyam' itself has been remarkable. Since its release in 2013, the film has already been remade in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, while also reaching international audiences through Sinhala and Chinese versions. With Indonesia now joining that list, the film continues to expand its global reach.
Producer Antony Perumbavoor shared his happiness about this milestone, saying, “We are happy to announce that ‘Drishyam' has become the first Malayalam movie to be remade into Indonesian language. Falcon Pictures in Jakarta is presenting the film in Indonesia. Already, ‘Drishyam’ has been remade in four Indian languages and two foreign languages. As Mohanlal Sir starring and directed by dear friend Jeethu Joseph, ‘Drishyam’ crosses the boundaries of language and country, I share the joy and pride of making this film with each of you at this moment.”
The announcement comes amid the buzz surrounding ‘Drishyam 3’, which was released in theatres on May 21.