Drishyam 3 Movie Review LIVE Updates: Ajay Devgn film is ‘spellbinding’, say early reviews

Drishyam 3 Ajay Devgan Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Ajay Devgn is returning as Vijay Salgaonkar with Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third and final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise.

Drishyam 3 Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Ajay Devgn is returning as Vijay Salgaonkar with Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third and final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, which is set to arrive in cinemas on October 2. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film brings back Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor and Kamlesh Sawant, while Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast.

The new film picks up the story of Vijay and his family after the events of Drishyam 2. The franchise has revolved around Vijay’s efforts to protect his family after an accidental killing and his elaborate attempts to stay ahead of the investigation. The third film introduces another threat to the secret the Salgaonkars have managed to protect, putting Vijay’s carefully constructed plans under renewed pressure.

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What makes Drishyam: The Conclusion particularly significant is that the Hindi franchise is now moving on a different narrative path from the Malayalam series starring Mohanlal. While the first two Hindi films were remakes of the Malayalam Drishyam films, the new Hindi instalment has its own story.

At the trailer launch, Ajay Devgn said the Hindi film has a “completely different script” and is not a version with minor changes. He explained that while the first two Hindi films were inspired by the Malayalam originals, the third instalment takes an entirely different route.

He also revealed that he wanted Mohanlal and filmmaker Jeethu Joseph to watch the film and give their approval.

Drishyam: The Conclusion advance booking

According to Sacnilk, Drishyam: The Conclusion has generated nearly Rs 38 crore in advance bookings for the extended opening weekend, including blocked seats, while the figure excluding blocked seats stands at Rs 28.49 crore. For Day 1, advance bookings have crossed Rs 19 crore, with Delhi-NCR among the strongest markets. The film has also recorded more than 11 lakh tickets sold across around 36,000 shows.

The film benefits from a national holiday and a solo release, with no major Bollywood film releasing alongside it on October 2. Trade expectations have placed its opening-day potential in the Rs 40 crore-plus range, although the final collection will depend on actual footfalls after release.

Live Updates
Oct 1, 2026 10:00 PM IST
'Drishyam The Conclusion is an epic ending to the Drishyam franchise'

User @Its_CineHub's note on X read, "BRILLIANT & a PERFECT TRIBUTE to the Drishyam Series! Before I even start to write, lemme tell you all that #drishyam3 has been watched and it is a FATHER OF SOUTH DRISHYAM. Period. #drishyamtheconclusion is an EPIC ENDING to the DRISHYAM FRANCHISE that we have all loved growing up. The 1st HALF is absolutely INSANE STUFF and is actually BETTER than the OG Part One as well, yes, I mind my words while saying this. The introduction of @JaideepAhlawat , his dialogues, his cold replies, the way he opens every angle… PURE GENIUS STUFF from him. The entire 1st half unravels all the characters and creates tension and silence with a PURE MASTER-LEVEL BGM. The Interval Scene is MASS-LEVEL STUFF where Ajay Devgn delivers a DIALOGUE that summarises the whole DRISHYAM BASE. YOU WILL CLAP IN THE INTERVAL! The 2nd half starts on a COURTROOM DRAMA note. The confrontation scene between Prakash Raj and Ajay’s wife, the dialogues by Aamil Keeyan Khan and even the WHOLE 2nd HALF peaks with TWISTS and TURNS. The moment you think #ajaydevgn has lost the GAME, he comes up with his mind and turns the whole situation around! The CLIMAX is a BIG PLUS as, like the other films, it stands out and manages to surprise everyone here. Though it is better than Drishyam 2 in SUSPENSE, it is a little bit weaker than Drishyam in terms of CLIMAX SUSPENSE, but again, this is the 3rd part, so delivering THIS is INSANITY! #ajaydevgn’s SILENCE SPEAKS throughout the film as he displays acting through expressions, a few TOP-TIER LEVEL DIALOGUES and the way his body works in the whole situation. #jaideepahlawat has DOMINATED everyone and those who think #akshayekhanna comes anywhere near him in ACTING, then you guys NEED TO WATCH THIS! Rest, Prakash Raj & Tabu have comparatively less roles but maintain their EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES, especially Tabu as the helpless mother. The entire STARCAST has done a BRILLIANT JOB!"

He added, "The BGM is terrific DIALOGUES by Aamil Keeyan Khan are the HEART & SOUL of the film. The level of TENSION it creates in a few scenes is HOLLYWOOD-LEVEL STUFF! Dialogues are going to be VIRAL. Aamil Keeyan Khan has NAILED IT yaar… The DIRECTION and SCREENPLAY should be appreciated beyond anything because they have AGAIN come up with something that ENTERTAINS and DOESN’T DISAPPOINT! FULL MARKS TO THE MAKERS. OVERALL, thanks to @ajaydevgn and the MAKERS for delivering a FILM that is BIGGER & WAY BETTER than #mohanlal’s DRISHYAM 3! This is a BLOCKBUSTER-LEVEL FILM and nobody can predict its LIFETIME! BOOK YOUR TICKETS now, now and NOW… MAZAAAA AAJAYEGAAA."

Oct 1, 2026 09:47 PM IST
'Drishyam 3 is a lesson for thise who keep milking successful franchises just to make money'

User @Apna_Bollywood posted on X, "A film made within 150 Cr budget, driven purely by CONTENT, and now creating absolute TABAHAI. #drishyam3 is a lesson for thise who keep milking successful franchises just to make money. They announced it in May 2025 and took almost a year to make it. That’s how you build a sequel with conviction. Someone should take note of this, especially those who try to finish BIG films in a month. Content deserves time."

Oct 1, 2026 09:00 PM IST
'Drishyam The Conclusion will easily rank among the biggest grossers of 2026'

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared his prediction for Drishyam 3 on X. It read, "#drishyamtheconclusion will easily rank among the biggest grossers of 2026… It has all the potential to hit it out of the stadium!"

Oct 1, 2026 08:45 PM IST
'This is the best ever response for any Ajay Devgn film ever'

Trade analyst Aavishkar shared on X, "Tremendous increase in BOOKINGS for #drishyam3. Shows are in FAST-FILLING mode at almost every cinema hall. This is the BEST EVER RESPONSE for any #ajaydevgn film ever. And now with such POSITIVE REPORTS, is first ₹500Cr film loading for AJ? I don’t doubt."

Oct 1, 2026 08:30 PM IST
'Never seen such a thriller in Hindi cinema'

User @amitbhatia1509 said via X, "#drishyam3 is film of the year. Never seen such a thriller in hindi cinema. It keeps you glued to seat."

Oct 1, 2026 08:15 PM IST
'Huge curiosity amongst audiences'

Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja posted on X, "Huge curiosity amongst audiences to check out how #drishyamtheconclusion actually concludes. No wonder, the advance booking is on fire and 50 crores+ day is loading rather comfortably now."

Oct 1, 2026 08:00 PM IST
Drishyam 3 is 'powerful, gripping, and thoroughly fulfilling'

Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh said via X, "Lives up to the mammoth expectations... This is, without doubt, the BEST FILM in the #drishyam franchise and also among the BEST FILMS of 2026... SURE-SHOT BLOCKBUSTER. #drishyamtheconclusionreview Director #abhishekpathak, who helmed the second part as well, proves yet again why he is among the finest storytellers today... He understands the DNA of the franchise and takes the story forward without recycling its formula... In fact, the direction and writing emerge as the two strongest pillars of the film. The biggest high point is the #ajaydevgn - #jaideepahlawat face-off in the first half... Simply MARVELLOUS… Deserves a standing ovation! The courtroom sequences are another major highlight... In fact, the very first sequence featuring #prakashraj with #ajaydevgn and his family is yet another brilliant moment. Now, to the all-important climax – Does it deliver?... Does it culminate convincingly?... Does it leave you satisfied?... YES, YES, YES... The finale is powerful, gripping, and thoroughly fulfilling."

He added, "#ajaydevgn returns as the iconic #vijaysalgaonkar – the soul of the franchise... The lifeline of #drishyamtheconclusion... He navigates this demanding role with remarkable brilliance... His pre-interval sequence with #jaideepahlawat, in particular, will certainly drive audiences back for repeat viewings. #jaideepahlawat is a terrific addition to the #drishyam universe... His performance is controlled yet commanding, and undoubtedly one of the film's biggest strengths. #tabu is fabulous... Anger, hurt, revenge, determination – the varied emotions she portrays prove yet again why she was the best choice for this part. #prakashraj is simply remarkable... His authority and unmistakable screen presence add considerable weight to the proceedings. #shriyasaran is in super form, while #rajatkapoor brings dignity and conviction to his part... #kamleshsawant is top notch, adding further weight to the proceedings. #ishitadutta and #mrunaljadhav are alright in their respective parts. There's no scope for music in the narrative, but the background score is electrifying and significantly enhances the tension and drama. Final word? #drishyamtheconclusion is sure to rule hearts as well as the boxoffice... A finale that delivers on every front."

Oct 1, 2026 07:45 PM IST
When Ajay Devgn sought Mohanlal's approval for Drishyam The Conclusion

At FICCI Frames, Ajay Devgn revealed that he had reached out to Mohanlal, hoping to get his approval for Drishyam The Conclusion. He said, "l called Mohanlal sir, because I wanted him to see the film. Like he (JioHotstar's Alok Jain) said that they do such a great job, and this time we have diverted [the story] completely. So, for me, I thought that a kind of approval from him would be nice. I wanted him to watch the film, but he is on holiday. It is very sweet that he kept interacting. I think he is going to watch the film soon there."

Oct 1, 2026 07:30 PM IST
'Drishyam 3 beats Drishyam 2,' says Ajay Devgn

Talking about Drishyam 3 at FICCI Frames 2026, Ajay Devgn said, "We are keeping fingers crossed. You’ll have to wait and watch to find out if Vijay Salgaonkar can beat them or they beat Vijay Salgaonkar. The series also concludes with this film because it is very difficult to write a film like Drishyam. We want to end it on a high. We all felt that the way the script has shaped up and the film has shaped up, I think we should put a stop right now. I saw the film yesterday. My personal opinion is that it beats Drishyam 2 (2022). So, fingers crossed!"

Oct 1, 2026 07:15 PM IST
'Advance booking momentum is phenomenal'

Trade analyst Vishwajit Patil took to X and wrote, "My Day 1 prediction for #drishyamtheconclusion: ₹55 Cr – ₹57 Cr nett. #ajaydevgn. Advance booking momentum is phenomenal. With heavy spot bookings expected on the Gandhi Jayanti national holiday, hitting ₹60 Cr nett is very much on the cards.If the word of mouth is strong, a historic ₹60 Cr+ opening day is possible."

Oct 1, 2026 07:00 PM IST
'People will get a good high from Drishyam 3'

In an interview with PTI, Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak said, "I want to end this film here because I think we have written really well. We've reached the point of the film where people will get a good high from it. So, I think making a fourth part, juicing out the same characters and track, is not correct for the franchise. A trilogy is good."

Oct 1, 2026 06:45 PM IST
Trade analyst predicts Rs 35-40 crore opening for Drishyam 3

Film trade analyst Girish Johar predicting an opening in the range of Rs 35 crore to Rs 40 crore for Drishyam: The Conclusion. He added, "The buzz overseas has been great too. In fact, extraordinary. It is one of the widest overseas releases, with more than 1,300 screens across 60 countries. It is the biggest one for Ajay Devgn.” Read more here.

Oct 1, 2026 06:35 PM IST
'Drishyam The Conclusion is set for box office destruction'

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel said via X, "Tomorrow, #drishyam3 will become the first murder-mystery thriller to open above ₹45 cr at the box office and could potentially touch the ₹55 cr mark as well. History in the making. On 2 October - Non-Violence Day, #drishyamtheconclusion is set for box office destruction."

Oct 1, 2026 06:23 PM IST
'Drishyam 3 all set to take a bumper opening'

Vetern exhibitor Raj Bansal shared on X, "All eyes now set on tomorrow s Box Office #drishyam3 @ajaydevgn All set to take a bumper opening."

Oct 1, 2026 06:13 PM IST
'It’s an absolute carnage at the box office with Drishyam 3'

Trade analyst Himesh Mankad posted on X, "It’s an absolute CARNAGE at the box office with #drishyam3, with pre-sales crossing the 2.50 lakh mark in the national chains already. Who would have thought, a thriller with no conventional commercial ingredients will rake in Rs 50 crore on opening day? It’s happening tomorrow - Biggest for #ajay sir, and biggest for the genre! As I said before, the reach of every great story enhances with the presence of a big star. Yes, the rules have changed post Covid, but #drishyam will always be the franchise benefitting from the reach and stardom of #ajaydevgn - taking it wider in terms of appeal. Can’t wait to watch the film tomorrow FDFS, but here’s passing on the best wishes to the entire team of #drishyam3. May this emerge a HUMONGOUS BLOCKBUSTER. @PanoramaMovies @starstudio18_ @ajaydevgn #tabu @JaideepAhlawat #shriyasaran #rajatkapoor PS: From what I hear @AbhishekPathakk has COOKED something SOLID on content front. #seated."

Oct 1, 2026 06:03 PM IST
Drishyam 3 to hit screens tomorrow

Drishyam The Conclusion, starring Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav, will hit screens on October 2. The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak.

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