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Drishyam: The Conclusion
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbhishek Pathak
Screenplay by
Dialogues byAamil Keyan Khan
Story byAbhishek Pathak
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySudhir K. Chaudhary
Edited bySandeep Francis
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Star Studio18 (India)
  • Panorama Studios
  • Zee Studios
  • (Overseas)
Release date
  • 2 October 2026 (2026-10-02)
Running time
150 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Drishyam: The Conclusion[a] is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller 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 features an original story and is not narratively connected to its Malayalam counterpart.[3] The film stars Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav in the lead roles.[4]

Principal photography took place from December 2025 to June 2026 primarily in Mumbai and Goa.[5]

Drishyam: The Conclusion was released in theatres on 2 October 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise towards its direction, performances, storyline and soundtrack.[6]

Plot

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Cast

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  • Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
  • Jaideep Ahlawat as SP Rajveer Singh Tomar IPS, Crime Branch
  • Tabu as Meera Deshmukh, former Inspector general of police; Sam's mother
  • Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar, Vijay's wife; Anju and Anu's mother
  • Rajat Kapoor as Mahesh Deshmukh, Meera's husband; Sam's father
  • Prakash Raj as Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
  • Ishita Dutta as Anju Salgaonkar, Vijay and Nandini's elder daughter
  • Mrunal Jadhav as Anu Salgaonkar, Vijay and Nandini's younger daughter
  • Kamlesh Sawant as SI Laxmikant Gaitonde
  • Saurabh Shukla as Murad Ali
  • Samvedna Suwalka as Advocate Gayathri Mohan
  • Nishant Singh as SI Shiv Kulkarni
  • Neha Joshi as SI Jenny Thomas
  • Ajeet Singh as Raghu Naik
  • Ramchandra Singh as Savio D'Souza
  • Jairoop Jeevan as Jacob De Mello
  • Amir Salim Khan as Anil Kamath
  • Akashdeep Sabir as Judge Mathews
  • Abhishek Gaikwad as Suhaas
  • Dodo Bhujwala as Cyrus
  • Sanjay Dadhich as Paolo
  • Lalit Sawant as Nilesh Shinde
  • Ajoy Chakraborty as Father Moses
  • Shivraj Walvekar as DGP Sinha
  • Aarti Desai as Principal Nair
  • Jiten Lalwani as Mr. Kamat
  • Leena Sharma as Mrs. Kamat
  • Manish Tyagi as Vineet Kamat
  • Rakesh Dubey as Astrologer

Production

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Development

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In May 2025, it was confirmed that the third instalment of the original film series would be remade in Hindi.[7] Earlier reports suggested that the original and remake would be filmed and released together simultaneously.[8] However, Jeethu Joseph dismissed these reports, clarifying that original film would release first.[9] In May 2026, Jeethu Joseph confirmed that the film would feature a different narrative from the original version.[10][11] In August 2026, the film's official title was revealed as Drishyam: The Conclusion by the makers.[12]

Casting

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In October 2025, Paresh Rawal was reported to have been offered a role in the film.[13] 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.[14][15] He was subsequently replaced by Jaideep Ahlawat.[16] In February 2026, Prakash Raj joined the cast.[17]

Filming

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Principal photography began in December 2025 in Mumbai.[5] In January 2026, filming continued in Goa.[18] Filming was completed in June 2026.[19]

Music

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Drishyam: The Conclusion
Soundtrack album by
Ravi Basrur, Rochak Kohli and Karma
Released28 September 2026[20]
Recorded2025–26
StudiosAMV Studio, Mumbai
Soundemic Studios, Dubai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length14:54
LanguageHindi
LabelSony Music India
ProducersRavi Basrur, Chethan Handattu, Rochak Kohli, Karma, AK4EAL
External audio
audio icon Drishyam: The Conclusion - Jukebox on YouTube

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]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vingansa"Aamil Keeyan KhanRavi BasrurSiddharth Basrur4:31
2."Muskura Do"Manoj MuntashirRochak KohliLucky Ali3:51
3."Daastaan – The Drishyam Recap"Aamil Keeyan KhanRavi BasrurSunidhi Chauhan4:12
4."Game Over"KarmaKarmaKarma2:20
Total length:14:54

Release

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Theatrical

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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]

Distribution

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Panorama Studios and Zee Studios acquired the overseas theatrical distribution rights.[28]

Reception

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Critical response

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Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4.5 out of 5 stars, and praised its direction, writing, performances, courtroom sequences and climax, and called it "the best film in the Drishyam franchise".[29] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India called the film, "[...] a surprisingly satisfying watch.[30]

Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and noted at the end of her review, "Drishyam 3 chooses to stick to the franchise's standard template rather than risk reinventing it. At two-and-a-half hours, however, the film begins to drag towards the end and could have benefited from tighter editing. Still, its biggest strength remains its ability to keep you immersed and consistently anxious about what happens next."[31] Kartik Bhardwaj of Cinema Express also gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, observing, "In the era of passive viewing on OTT and loud spectacles in theatres, Drishyam 3 provides such a cerebrally engaged viewing experience which has become a rarity."[32]

Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and concluded in his review, "Overall, Drishyam: The Conclusion has enough drama and nostalgia to keep the fans engaged. But for a franchise that built its reputation on making the impossible seem plausible, this one asks us to take a few too many things at face value. It has the ingredients of a satisfying finale, just not the trick to pull it off. The mystery may finally be over, but the magic of the first Drishyam remains hard to recreate."[33] Sana Farzeen of India Today also gave the film 3 stars out of 5, writing in her review, "The film moves with confidence, but the problem comes in when it occasionally becomes too indulgent. There is a lot of dialogue-baazi, and while some of it is entertaining, most of it begins to feel like the writers are enjoying their own cleverness a little too much. There is a courtroom exchange where the judge tells everyone to come to the "mudde ki baat", and honestly, there are moments when you want to say the same thing to the film."[34]

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5. She noted, juxtaposing against Malayalam counterpart, "Georgekutty [Drishyam 3 protagonist] monetises the guilt he is burdened by to make his movie making dreams come true. He's a hypocrite and conformist yet accepting of his flaws and errors. No such character evolution is to be found in Drishyam: The Conclusion.[35]

Bryan Durham of Variety India pointed out, "[...] the cat-and-mouse game is not as entertaining as it once was. There’s nothing to look forward to anymore: not the novelty or enthusiasm that defined the first film, not the tension and game of wits that elevated the second."[36]

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Box office

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Notes

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  1. ↑ Also known as Drishyam 3[2]

References

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  1. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Drishyam The Conclusion WITHOUT a single cut; is 8 minutes longer than Drishyam 2". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Drishyam 3 announcement video drops; Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar". Bollywood Hungama. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  5. 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.
  6. ↑ "Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 set to release on October 2, 2026". Bollywood Hungama. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "'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.
  10. ↑ "How different will Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 be from Mohanlal's original? Producers reveal". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Hindi & Malayalam version of 'Drishyam 3' will have different narratives, say makers". The Hindu. 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Ajay Devgn Announces Drishyam: The Conclusion As Drishyam 3 Title, Film To Release On THIS Date". News18. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: The REAL reason Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 – Rs. 21 crore fee demand and more". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  18. ↑ "Drishyam 3 Update: Ajay Devgn and crew to shoot in Goa for a month-long schedule". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  19. ↑ "Drishyam 3 Shoot Wrapped: Abhishek Pathak Confirms In A New Post". NDTV. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Drishyam: The Conclusion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  21. ↑ "'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.
  22. ↑ "'Vingansa' song from 'Drishyam 3' out now". ANI News. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
  23. ↑ "'Muskura Do' from Drishyam: The Conclusion out: Lucky Ali adds warmth to Ajay Devgn's story". mirchi.in. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
  24. ↑ "Rapper KARMA says 'Game Over' captures unpredictability of 'Drishyam The Conclusion'". IANS Live. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  25. ↑ "Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' gets release date". The Hindu. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  26. ↑ "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.
  27. ↑ "Drishyam 3 trailer out: Ajay Devgn, Tabu return with Jaideep Ahlawat". Business Standard. 9 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  28. ↑ "Panorama Studios and Zee Studios take Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion to global audiences". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
  29. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (1 October 2026). "Drishyam The Conclusion Movie Review: Drishyam The Conclusion is a SURE SHOT BLOCKBUSTER". bollywoodhungama.com. India: Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  30. ↑ "'Drishyam: The Conclusion' Movie Review: Ajay Devgn-Led Franchise Leaves On A Bollywood High". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  31. ↑ "Drishyam: The Conclusion Movie Review: Crowd-pleasing thrills, mounting tension, but a tiring finish". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  32. ↑ "Drishyam: The Conclusion Movie Review: Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat's howdunit manages to pull off its final trick". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  33. ↑ "Drishyam The Conclusion review: Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar has a last trick that is as dramatic as ever, but hardly spellbinding". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  34. ↑ "Drishyam The Conclusion review: Good thriller, but not the farewell it deserved". India Today. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  35. ↑ "Review: Drishyam: The Conclusion Goes All Guns Blazing". Rediff. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  36. ↑ "'Drishyam The Conclusion' Review: Ajay Devgn-Starrer Has The Spirit, But Where's The Soul?". Variety India. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  37. ↑ "'Drishyam: The Conclusion' movie review: Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat play to the gallery in a gripping finale". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  38. ↑ "Drishyam 3 movie review: Terrific Ajay Devgn-Tabu give Drishyam the conclusion it deserved". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  39. ↑ "Drishyam 3 Review: Ajay Devgn's Film Isn't Bad But Fails To Offer A Grand Conclusion". News18. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  40. ↑ "Drishyam 3 Review: Come For Ajay Devgn, Stay For Jaideep Ahlawat". NDTV. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  41. ↑ "Drishyam: The Conclusion review: Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar signs off with a tense, fitting finale - no spoilers". WION. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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