Ajay Devgn is all set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in the much-anticipated Drishyam 3, which is officially scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The Hindi thriller, directed by Abhishek Pathak, will go on floors exactly one year prior, on October 2, 2025.
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Ajay Devgn to Reprise His Role as Vijay Salgaonkar
Ajay Devgn will once again portray Vijay Salgaonkar, a role that has become iconic in Hindi cinema for its intelligent portrayal of a common man caught in extraordinary circumstances. His performance in both Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 (2022) received widespread acclaim. The third installment continues his journey, with Devgn confirmed as the lead once again.
Director Abhishek Pathak, who helmed Drishyam 2, will return to direct the sequel under the same production banner. The film is being developed in Hindi as a standalone project, with its own timeline and production cycle.
Malayalam Version to Release in 2025
As per sources, the original Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty is also under production and is scheduled for a 2025 release. This marks a rare instance where both Hindi and Malayalam versions of a popular film franchise are being developed in parallel, though no official statement has been made about narrative similarities or differences.
Production Timeline and Confirmation
- Hindi Version Shooting Starts: October 2, 2025
- Confirmed Hindi Release Date: October 2, 2026
- Actor: Ajay Devgn
- Director: Abhishek Pathak
- Language: Hindi
These details have been publicly confirmed by the production teams.
Franchise Background
The Drishyam franchise originated in Malayalam in 2013, created by Jeethu Joseph, and was remade into Hindi in 2015. The second part was released in 2022, directed by Abhishek Pathak, and was a box office success. The upcoming third part aims to continue the story with the same intensity and suspense.
By – Nikita