Chennai, March 14 – The Central Board of Film Certification has now cleared director Midhun Manuel Thomas’s highly anticipated Malayalam film ‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride, Part 1’, starring Jayasurya, for release with a clean ‘U’ certificate.
Actor Jayasurya shared the news on his Instagram page. He wrote, "Aadu 3 is now cleared with a 'U' certificate. Get ready for a new experience on March 19. Releasing worldwide."
It may be recalled that the makers of the film had recently dismissed rumors of the film’s release being postponed.
The production houses, Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company, which are producing the film together, had issued a joint statement in this regard.
In their statement, the production houses said, "'Aadu 3: One Last Ride, Part 1' has been crafted with immense love, laughter, and a deep sense of gratitude for the audience who embraced the ‘Aadu’ franchise and transformed it into a cult classic it is today."
They further said, "Over the past few days, we have been closely monitoring global developments. We know that many of you have expressed concerns regarding a potential postponement of our release. After careful consideration of various factors, including the vital need for our industry to thrive during these challenging times, we are pleased to confirm that ‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride, Part 1’ will release in theaters worldwide on March 19, 2026."
The makers went on to say that the journey of bringing this film to life had not been without its challenges. However, they pointed out that through the challenges, the passion of their team and the constant support of audiences had kept them moving forward.
"In times like these, we believe storytelling has the power to bring people together. The ‘Aadu’ franchise has always celebrated friendship, joy, chaos, and the healing power of laughter. We stand for peace, love, and happiness, and hope that stories continue to unite us all," the makers had said.
"We extend our sincere thanks to the media fraternity for their continued support. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones back to cinemas to experience this ride on a brand-new canvas with a fresh take on the genre," they added.
For the unaware, ‘Aadu 3 : One Last Ride, Part 1’ will, apart from Jayasurya, also feature actors Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Vinayakan, Saiju Kurup, Dharmajan, Harikrishnan and Bhagath Manuel.
Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the film has cinematography by Akhil George and music by Shaan Rahman. The background score for the film is by Dawn Vincent and the editing is by Lijo Paul.