Drishyam: The Conclusion
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| Directed by | Abhishek Pathak |
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| Dialogues by | Aamil Keyan Khan |
| Story by | Abhishek Pathak |
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| Cinematography | Sudhir K. Chaudhary |
| Edited by | Sandeep Francis |
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Running time | 150 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Drishyam: The Conclusion[a] is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language crime drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Abhishek Pathak. Produced by Panorama Studios and Star Studio18, it is a sequel to Drishyam (2015), and Drishyam 2 (2022). Unlike its predecessors, the film will feature an original story and will not be narratively connected to its Malayalam counterpart.[4] The film stars Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav in the lead roles.[5]
Principal photography took place from December 2025 to June 2026 primarily in Mumbai and Goa.[6]
Drishyam: The Conclusion is scheduled to release on 2 October 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
- Jaideep Ahlawat as SP Rajveer Singh Tomar IPS, Crime Branch
- Tabu as Meera Deshmukh
- Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar
- Rajat Kapoor as Mahesh Deshmukh
- Prakash Raj as Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
- Ishita Dutta as Anju Salgaonkar
- Mrunal Jadhav as Anu Salgaonkar
- Saurabh Shukla as Murad Ali
- Kamlesh Sawant as Inspector Laxmikant Gaitonde
- Samvedna Suwalka as Advocate Gayathri Mohan
- Nishant Singh as Shiv Kulkarni
- Neha Joshi as Jenny Thomas
- Sharad Bhutadiya as Martin
- Ajeet Singh as Raghu
- Ramchandra Singh as Savio
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In May 2025, it was confirmed that the third instalment of the original film series would be remade in Hindi.[8] Earlier reports suggested that the original and remake would be filmed and released together simultaneously.[9] However, Jeethu Joseph dismissed these reports, clarifying that original film would release first.[10] In May 2026, Jeethu Joseph confirmed that the film would feature a different narrative from the original version.[11][12] In August 2026, the film's official title was revealed as Drishyam: The Conclusion by the makers.[13]
Casting
[edit]In October 2025, Paresh Rawal was reported to have been offered a role in the film.[14] Akshaye Khanna was initially set to reprise his role from the prequel but later exited the project due to creative and financial disagreements with the producers.[15][16] He was subsequently replaced by Jaideep Ahlawat.[17] In February 2026, Prakash Raj joined the cast.[18]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in December 2025 in Mumbai.[6] In January 2026, filming continued in Goa.[19] Filming was completed in June 2026.[20]
Music
[edit]| Drishyam: The Conclusion | |
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| Soundtrack album by Ravi Basrur, Rochak Kohli and Karma | |
| Released | 28 September 2026 |
| Recorded | 2025–26 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 14:54 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Sony Music India |
The music of the film is composed by Ravi Basrur, Rochak Kohli and Karma, with lyrics written by Manoj Muntashir, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Karma.[21] The film score is composed by Amar Mohile.
The first single titled "Vingansa" was released on 17 September 2026.[22] The second single titled "Muskura Do" was released on 23 September 2026.[23] The third single titled "Game Over" was released on 28 September 2026.[24]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Vingansa" | Aamil Keeyan Khan | Ravi Basrur | Siddharth Basrur | 4:31 |
| 2. | "Muskura Do" | Manoj Muntashir | Rochak Kohli | Lucky Ali | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Daastaan-e-Tabaahi" | Aamil Keeyan Khan | Ravi Basrur | Sunidhi Chauhan | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Game Over" | Karma | Karma | Karma | 2:20 |
| Total length: | 14:54 | ||||
Release
[edit]In December 2025, an announcement video revealed the release date as 2 October 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.[25][26] The film's official trailer was revealed on 9 September 2026 at a special event in Panjim, Goa.[27]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Panorama Studios and Zee Studios take Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion to global audiences". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Drishyam The Conclusion WITHOUT a single cut; is 8 minutes longer than Drishyam 2". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Seta, Fenil. "EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Pathak explains why Drishyam 3 was retitled Drishyam The Conclusion; reveals, "Mohanlal called Ajay Devgn after trailer launch. He REALLY liked the trailer. We'll screen the film for him soon…"". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ajay Devgn Says Drishyam 3 Is 'Completely Different' From Mohanlal's Malayalam Film". NDTV. 9 September 2026. Archived from the original on 10 September 2026. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 announcement video drops; Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar". Bollywood Hungama. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- 1 2 "'Drishyam 3' to begin filming in December; Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna return for final chapter". The Times of India. 23 November 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ↑ "Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 set to release on October 2, 2026". Bollywood Hungama. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Panorama Studios CONFIRMS Drishyam 3 via Bombay Stock Exchange disclosure; Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak reunite". Bollywood Hungama. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ↑ "Ajay Devgn and Mohanlal to shoot Drishyam 3 simultaneously in Hindi and Malayalam and release it on the same date". The Times of India. 13 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "'Drishyam 3' release: Jeethu Joseph clarifies timeline; No simultaneous release for Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn versions - Reports". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ↑ "How different will Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 be from Mohanlal's original? Producers reveal". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hindi & Malayalam version of 'Drishyam 3' will have different narratives, say makers". The Hindu. 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ajay Devgn Announces Drishyam: The Conclusion As Drishyam 3 Title, Film To Release On THIS Date". News18. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Paresh Rawal reveals he was offered a role in Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 but rejected it: 'Maza nahin aaya'". Hindustan Times. 25 October 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: The REAL reason Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 – Rs. 21 crore fee demand and more". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 producer says Akshaye Khanna left film despite signing agreement: 'Dhurandhar success has gone to his head'". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Jaideep Ahlawat to join Ajay Devgn & Co for 'Drishyam 3' in Goa, shooting to begin from January 8". Deccan Herald. 26 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ↑ "Prakash Raj confirms joining Drishyam 3 cast after Akshaye Khann's exit: 'Not replacing anyone'". The Indian Express. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 Update: Ajay Devgn and crew to shoot in Goa for a month-long schedule". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 Shoot Wrapped: Abhishek Pathak Confirms In A New Post". NDTV. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "'Drishyam The Conclusion' director Abhishek Pathak explains why DSP was replaced by 'KGF' fame Ravi Basrur: 'I needed a composer who would have sufficient time'". The Times of India. 10 September 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- ↑ "'Vingansa' song from 'Drishyam 3' out now". ANI News. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ "'Muskura Do' from Drishyam: The Conclusion out: Lucky Ali adds warmth to Ajay Devgn's story". mirchi.in. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Rapper KARMA says 'Game Over' captures unpredictability of 'Drishyam The Conclusion'". IANS Live. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' gets release date". The Hindu. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 release date unveiled; Ajay Devgn gears up for last chapter as unexpected twist rocks Salgaonkars' lives". The Indian Express. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Drishyam 3 trailer out: Ajay Devgn, Tabu return with Jaideep Ahlawat". Business Standard. 9 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
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