Drishyam 3 2026

Drishyam 3 is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language crime thriller movie directed by Abhishek Pathak and produced by Panorama Studios and Star Studios. The film serves as the third installment in the hugely successful Drishyam franchise and continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, one of Bollywood’s most iconic thriller characters played by Ajay Devgn.

The franchise originally began as a Malayalam film series created by Jeethu Joseph starring Mohanlal, before being adapted into Hindi with massive box-office success. Following the popularity of Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 (2022), the third installment has become one of the most awaited Bollywood thrillers of 2026.

Drishyam 3 Storyline

Drishyam 3 continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family after the shocking events of the previous films. Even years later, the murder case connected to Meera Deshmukh’s son continues to haunt everyone involved. While Vijay has successfully protected his family so far through his intelligence and carefully planned strategies, the danger surrounding the hidden truth refuses to disappear.

The upcoming movie is expected to focus on the police’s final and most dangerous attempt to expose Vijay and finally prove his guilt. Early reports suggest that the third chapter will explore psychological pressure, emotional consequences, and the long-term effects of living with buried secrets. The film’s tagline, “Aakhri Hissa Baaki Hai” (The Final Part Remains), hints that this installment may conclude the saga once and for all.

Meanwhile, the Malayalam version starring Mohanlal reportedly explores Georgekutty’s growing fear and paranoia as new mysteries begin to surface. Director Jeethu Joseph has hinted that the story will become darker and more emotionally intense compared to the previous films.

There are also strong rumors that the Hindi adaptation may feature a different climax from the Malayalam original to avoid spoilers and offer a fresh experience for audiences already familiar with the franchise.

Cast and Characters

The confirmed and reported cast of Drishyam 3 includes:

• Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
• Tabu as IG Meera Deshmukh
• Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar
• Ishita Dutta as Anju
• Mrunal Jadhav as Anu
• Rajat Kapoor
• Jaideep Ahlawat (reported)
• Shreyas Talpade (reported)

Reports earlier suggested that Akshaye Khanna might return after his major role in Drishyam 2, but later industry reports claimed that the actor exited the project because of creative and remuneration-related issues.

Production Details

Drishyam 3 is directed by Abhishek Pathak, who previously directed Drishyam 2. The story is based on Jeethu Joseph’s original Malayalam franchise, while the Hindi screenplay is being adapted for Bollywood audiences with additional creative changes.

Principal photography reportedly began in early 2026, with major filming schedules taking place across Goa and multiple Indian locations.

The franchise remains one of India’s most successful thriller series because of its suspenseful storytelling, emotional family drama, and shocking twists. Many fans consider Vijay Salgaonkar one of Ajay Devgn’s most memorable performances. (reddit.com)

Drishyam 3 Release Date

Drishyam 3 is officially scheduled to release in theaters on October 2, 2026. The release date is especially important because “2 October” became a legendary reference within the franchise storyline itself. The Malayalam version starring Mohanlal is scheduled to release earlier on May 21, 2026.