Ajay Devgn is set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, the final chapter of the Hindi-language Drishyam franchise. The upcoming film will bring back the character made popular by Ajay in the first two instalments and is expected to conclude the Hindi adaptation’s story. Ahead of the film’s release,Ajay revealed that he reached out to Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who plays the original version’s central character Georgekutty, to seek his approval for the Hindi franchise to continue with its own concluding chapter. The conversation highlights the connection between the two versions of the crime thriller franchise, which have developed separate audiences while sharing the same broad premise and characters. Ajay’s Vijay Salgaonkar has become one of his most recognisable recent roles, particularly because of the character’s ability to protect his family by carefully constructing an elaborate cover story after a crime.

Ajay has played Vijay in both Hindi films, Drishyam and Drishyam 2, portraying a cable operator and devoted family man who becomes increasingly involved in protecting his wife and daughters. The character is known for his obsession with films and his ability to use details from movies and everyday life to create an apparently convincing version of events. The first Hindi film, released in 2015, introduced audiences to Vijay and his family as they became entangled in a serious criminal situation. Drishyam 2, released years later, continued the story and explored the consequences of the original incident as investigators remained determined to uncover what had happened. With Drishyam 3, the makers have now announced that Vijay’s story will reach its conclusion, although the details of the plot have not been revealed.

The decision to make a third Hindi film also comes as the Malayalam franchise moves forward with its own Drishyam 3. Mohanlal has played Georgekutty in the original Malayalam films, with the character becoming one of the most prominent roles of his career. Since the Hindi films are adaptations of the Malayalam franchise, the two versions have always been closely linked. However, the makers of the Hindi Drishyam 3 have indicated that their concluding film will be different from Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3. That distinction is significant because audiences familiar with the Malayalam franchise may already have expectations about how Georgekutty’s story could develop. The Hindi version is therefore being positioned as its own conclusion to Vijay Salgaonkar’s journey rather than simply following the same narrative path as the Malayalam film.

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Ajay’s decision to personally contact Mohanlal before moving ahead with the project also reflects the actor’s regard for the original star and the Malayalam franchise. According to Ajay, he called Mohanlal to ask for his approval regarding the Hindi film. However, Mohanlal was unable to watch the film at the time because he was away on holiday. As a result, the Malayalam superstar could not see the film before Ajay spoke about the project. The revelation adds a personal element to the relationship between the two actors, who have separately carried the central roles of the same franchise in Hindi and Malayalam cinema. While Ajay has not suggested that the two films will be identical, his decision to seek Mohanlal’s approval underscores the importance of the original film series to the Hindi adaptation.

For Ajay, returning as Vijay Salgaonkar also means revisiting a character whose popularity has grown considerably since the first Drishyam film. Vijay is not presented as a conventional action hero. Instead, much of the character’s appeal comes from his intelligence, planning and determination to protect his family under extraordinary circumstances. The franchise has relied heavily on suspense, family relationships and the question of whether Vijay can stay ahead of the investigation. This approach has distinguished Drishyam from more conventional crime dramas and helped establish Vijay as a character audiences closely associate with Ajay. The third film is expected to build on those elements while bringing the story toward its final chapter.

With Drishyam 3: The Conclusion described as the final film in the Hindi franchise, expectations will centre on how the makers resolve Vijay and his family’s long-running struggle with the consequences of the earlier events. The filmmakers have not disclosed major plot details, leaving the direction of the concluding chapter open. Meanwhile, the existence of a separate Malayalam Drishyam 3 means audiences will have the opportunity to see how the two versions develop their respective stories. For now, Ajay’s comments about contacting Mohanlal provide an indication of the respect between the stars and the connection between the two franchises. Mohanlal’s inability to watch the film because he was on holiday means his reaction to the Hindi conclusion remains unknown, while Ajay prepares to return once more as Vijay Salgaonkar for the franchise’s final chapter.

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