Drishyam 3 to Release on Gandhi Jayanti 2026, Ajay Devgn Reprises Vijay

The makers of the highly successful Drishyam franchise have officially announced Drishyam 3, with Ajay Devgn returning as the clever cable operator Vijay Salgaonkar. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2026—a date deliberately chosen for its iconic significance in the series. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, shooting is already underway across various locations. The announcement has generated significant buzz among fans eager for the conclusion of the gripping thriller saga.

The core cast, including Tabu as the determined Inspector General Meera Deshmukh and Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar, will reprise their roles alongside other key actors from the previous installments. Presented by Star Studio18 and produced by Panorama Studios, the project is backed by producers Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Alok Jain, and Ajit Andhare. The screenplay is penned by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh, promising another layer of intense suspense and high-stakes drama.

The original Drishyam (2015) became a blockbuster by introducing audiences to Vijay's ingenious methods of protecting his family through meticulous planning and deception. Its sequel in 2022 escalated the cat-and-mouse game seven years later, achieving even greater commercial success with worldwide earnings exceeding ₹345 crore. The franchise, adapted from the Malayalam original starring Mohanlal, has spawned remakes in multiple Indian languages and established itself as a benchmark for intelligent crime thrillers in Bollywood.

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October 2 has long been synonymous with Drishyam due to its central role in Vijay Salgaonkar's fabricated alibi involving a family trip to Panaji. The repeated line "Kal 2 October hai, yaad hai na?" became a cultural touchstone, spawning annual memes and social media trends every Gandhi Jayanti. Releasing the final chapter on this exact date serves as a clever nod to the narrative legacy that has kept fans engaged for over a decade.

With filming in progress and the Hindi version following the recently completed Malayalam Drishyam 3, expectations are high for a fitting climax to Vijay's battle against the law. Industry observers anticipate strong box office performance, potentially positioning it as a major holiday release. Drishyam 3 aims to deliver the "aakhri hissa" that resolves lingering questions while maintaining the series' reputation for smart, edge-of-the-seat storytelling.

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