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Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3: New Plot, Cast, and Release Date Revealed!
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:06
Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3: New Plot, Cast, and Release Date Revealed!
- •Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third and final installment of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, directed by Abhishek Pathak.
- •The film features a returning cast including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, and Rajat Kapoor, with new additions Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.
- •Unlike previous Hindi adaptations, Drishyam: The Conclusion boasts an entirely new and original script, diverging from the Malayalam Drishyam 3 storyline.
- •Ajay Devgn's fee for the movie is reportedly between Rs 18 crore and Rs 22 crore, while Tabu is said to be receiving Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 3.5 crore.
- •Drishyam: The Conclusion is set to release in theaters on October 2, 2026, a date significant to the franchise's recurring alibi.
Key Questions Answered
Drishyam: The Conclusion is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2026. This date holds special significance as it is closely associated with Vijay Salgaonkar’s alibi from the earlier films.
No, the Hindi film features a completely different script and original storyline compared to the Malayalam version of Drishyam 3. Ajay Devgn confirmed that an entirely new screenplay was written for this final instalment rather than making a direct adaptation.
Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj have joined the cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion in key roles. Jaideep Ahlawat plays SP Crime Branch Rajveer Singh Tomar, a formidable new character standing in Vijay Salgaonkar's way.
