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Director Abhishek Pathak Ends Drishyam Franchise on a High Note
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News18•01-10-2026, 16:15
Director Abhishek Pathak Ends Drishyam Franchise on a High Note
- •Director Abhishek Pathak confirms no plans for a fourth Drishyam installment, aiming to conclude the franchise on a strong note.
- •Pathak believes a trilogy is ideal, stating that extending the story further would be for commercial reasons rather than creative integrity.
- •The franchise, starring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, is inspired by the Malayalam original and focuses on a family protecting itself after a crime.
- •The upcoming "Drishyam 3" will feature Tabu, Rajat Kapoor, and Jaideep Ahlawat, continuing the cat-and-mouse game between Vijay and the police.
- •Pathak encourages audiences to accept the third film as a "farewell" to the beloved characters, despite potential desires for more.
Key Questions Answered
Director Abhishek Pathak confirmed that there are no plans to extend the Hindi franchise with a fourth part, as he wants to conclude the story on a high note and avoid forcing further sequels for commercial reasons alone.
The third chapter of the Hindi franchise, titled "Drishyam 3" or "Drishyam The Conclusion", is set to release in theaters on October 2.
The story centers on Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable operator played by Ajay Devgn, who goes to extraordinary lengths to protect his family after his daughter becomes accidentally involved in a crime.
