Drishyam: The Conclusion, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role, is set to arrive in theatres on October 2, 2026. At the film’s trailer launch, Devgn opened up about the connection between the Hindi and Malayalam versions of the franchise and revealed that he wants Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph to watch the upcoming film.
Ajay Devgn hopes to screen Drishyam 3 for Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph
Speaking at the trailer launch, Ajay Devgn explained that while the second Hindi instalment was inspired by the original Malayalam film, the upcoming third part follows an entirely different story.
“The second film was, in a way, inspired by the original (Malayalam), but this is a completely different script. Their Drishyam 3 is completely different, and our film is also completely different. It’s not like we have made a lot of changes; it’s an entirely different story,” he said.
Devgn further explained why creating a third instalment was challenging, particularly because the franchise depends heavily on its twists and turns.
“I think after Drishyam 2, we didn’t know if this film would be made or not, because this is not a film where you work out a script and make a sequel. It has twists and turns,” the actor added.
Praising director Abhishek Pathak, Devgn said the filmmaker had grown with the franchise and delivered strongly on the writing and execution.
“The way he’s worked the script out, the way he’s shaped up the film… As Abhishek Pathak said, he’s grown on Drishyam. You will see in this film that he’s really grown on Drishyam. And just on the writing part, the way he’s executed the film, I think he’s done a fabulous job,” he said.
Devgn also expressed his desire to screen the film for the original Malayalam team’s key members, Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph.
“I want Lal (Mohanlal) sir and Jeethu sir to see the film, and if we get their approval and they love it, it will make me very happy,” the actor said.
More about Drishyam: The Conclusion
Drishyam: The Conclusion returns to the events and characters established in the earlier instalments. Meera Deshmukh continues to mourn the death of Sam and remains determined to seek revenge, while Vijay Salgaonkar once again finds himself facing the possibility that his carefully buried secret could be exposed.
Following the events of Drishyam 2, Vijay’s seemingly secure world comes under renewed pressure when Rajveer takes charge of the case and begins investigating the truth.
The film features Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor and Ishita Dutta, among others.
Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn’s upcoming projects
Mohanlal will next be seen in Athimanoharam, which is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026. The actor has also begun work on his next project, Operation Ganga, and has announced a collaboration with director Jude Anthany Joseph, tentatively titled L370. He is also set to make a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2.
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn has several projects lined up, including Ranger, Chauhaan and Golmaal 5.
Drishyam: The Conclusion is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2, 2026.
