Drishyam 3 (2026): Ajay Devgn का “October 2nd” Return – Gandhi Jayanti पर शुरू होगी Franchise का Final Chapter

Drishyam 3 भारतीय cinema की सबसे successful thriller franchise का concluding chapter है जो October 2, 2026 को theatres में release होने की strong possibility है। Ajay Devgn अपने iconic character Vijay Salgaonkar के रूप में वापस आ रहे हैं, जबकि Abhishek Pathak फिर से director की कुर्सी संभालेंगे। Panorama Studios ने officially confirm किया है कि film October 2, 2025 को shooting शुरू करेगी – वही date जो franchise के लिए culturally significant है। Malayalam original भी simultaneously develop हो रही है Mohanlal और Jeethu Joseph के साथ।

Promotional poster for Drishyam 3 featuring key characters with concept trailer announcement 

Official Confirmation: Panorama Studios की BSE Filing

Legal Documentation:

• Confirmation Date: 29 May 2025 (Bombay Stock Exchange filing)
• Regulation: SEBI Listing Obligations under Regulation 30
• Production Agreement: Digital 18 Media Private Limited के साथ
• Official Status: Pre-production confirmed
• Shooting Commencement: October 2, 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti)

Industry Significance: यह formal BSE filing करना shows करता है कि यह project seriously planned है और financial backing strong है। Kumar Mangat Pathak और Abhishek Pathak ने production timeline finalize कर दी है।

Cast Reunion: Core Team की Powerful Return

Confirmed Cast:

• Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar (lead protagonist)
• Tabu as IG Meera Deshmukh (returning police officer)
• Akshaye Khanna as Inspector Gaitonde (continuing investigation)
• Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar (Vijay’s wife)
• Ishita Dutta – Continuing as daughter
• Mrunal Jadhav – Family member

New Additions Expected:

• Pankaj Tripathi, Saurabh Shukla, Rajat Kapoor (reported additions)
• Supporting cast under finalization

Character Arc Expectation: Film तीनों main characters – Ajay Devgn, Tabu, और Akshaye Khanna के final confrontation पर center करेगी।

Promotional poster for Drishyam 3 concept trailer featuring a suspenseful rainy night setting with police building background 

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Production Timeline: October 2nd का Symbolic Significance

Shooting Schedule:

• Start Date: October 2, 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti)
• Duration: 3-month continuous schedule
• Locations: Real locations across Maharashtra + studio sets
• Completion: January 2026 (estimated)
• Post-production: 6-8 months

October 2nd Connection: यह date Drishyam franchise के लिए culturally significant है क्योंकि यह Vijay Salgaonkar के fabricated alibi का central part है। “2 October ko hum…” dialogue franchise का iconic moment है।

Ajay Devgn की Schedule: Actor ने Dhamaal 4 और Ranger complete करने के बाद October से Drishyam 3 के लिए dates block की हैं।

Director’s Vision: Abhishek Pathak का Creative Control

Movie poster for “Drishyam 2” directed by Abhishek Pathak, produced by Panorama Studios, released on 18th November 2022

Abhishek Pathak का Track Record:

• Drishyam 2 (2022): ₹350+ crore worldwide success
• National Award Winner: Short film “Boond” (2009)
• Production Experience: 15+ films as producer
• Family Legacy: Kumar Mangat Pathak के son

Creative Approach: Pathak ने earlier बताया था कि “fans की demand है part 3 के लिए” और वे “audience के expectations को deliver करने” के लिए pressure feel कर रहे हैं।

Script Development:

• Final Script: Already locked और dialogue drafts polish हो रहे हैं
• Franchise Conclusion: Expected to be the final chapter of Vijay Salgaonkar story
• Plot Focus: “Final confrontation between determined police officer और family-defending man”

Malayalam vs Hindi: Jeethu Joseph का Legal Warning

Drishyam 3 confirmed with Mohanlal returning as Georgekutty 

Original Creator का Stand:

Jeethu Joseph ने Matrubhumi interview में clear किया है:

• “Malayalam thane (It will be Malayalam first)”
• “They are waiting for our script”
• “If they try doing something on their own, we would have to move legally”
• Legal Threat: Hindi makers को warn किया है original script के बिना proceed न करने के लिए

Production Coordination:

• Malayalam shooting: October 2025 से शुरू होगी Mohanlal के साथ
• Hindi version: Malayalam script completion के बाद ही proceed करेगी
• Simultaneous Development: दोनों versions parallel में बन सकती हैं अगर coordination proper रहे

Box Office Expectations: Franchise की Legacy

Previous Performance:

1. Drishyam (2015): ₹110+ crore worldwide
2. Drishyam 2 (2022): ₹350+ crore worldwide (massive success)

Drishyam 3 Projections:

Positive Factors:

• Proven franchise with growing popularity
• Drishyam 2 की unprecedented success momentum
• October 2026 Gandhi Jayanti weekend advantage
• Complete cast reunion guaranteed draw
• Franchise conclusion final chapter curiosity

Expected Performance:

• Opening Day: ₹25-40 crore possible
• Opening Weekend: ₹100-150 crore target
• Lifetime Collection: ₹400-500 crore (if content delivers exceptional quality)
• Overseas Market: Strong NRI audience guaranteed

Cultural Impact: “October 2nd” Phenomenon

Pop Culture Status:

• “2 October ko” dialogue became cultural meme
• Vijay Salgaonkar character iconic status
• Family protection theme universal appeal
• Smart thriller genre establishment

Social Media Buzz: Fans ने पहले से ही theories बनाना शुरू कर दिया है कि Drishyam 3 में क्या होगा और Vijay कैसे अपनी family को protect करेगा।

Competition & Release Strategy

Potential October 2026 Clash:

Advantages:

• Gandhi Jayanti long weekend
• Family thriller perfect for holiday audience
• No major franchise competing at that time (tentatively)
• Solo big release opportunity

Strategic Considerations:

• Malayalam version release timing coordination
• Diwali 2026 alternative date possibility
• International release simultaneous strategy

Technical Aspects: Enhanced Production Values

Upgraded Elements:

• Cinematography: Enhanced visual storytelling
• Sound Design: Critical for thriller atmosphere
• Editing: Fast-paced suspense maintaining
• Music: Background score crucial for tension building

Production Budget: Estimated ₹150+ crore investment expected, significantly higher than previous installments।

Industry Significance: Thriller Genre Leadership

Franchise Evolution:

• 2015: Successful remake से शुरुआत
• 2022: Sequel ने nया benchmark set किया
• 2026: Trilogy conclusion का historic moment

Impact on Industry:

• Thriller franchise की successful model
• Content-driven cinema की commercial viability
• Ajay Devgn का non-action hero successful avatar

Final Verdict: Most Anticipated Thriller of 2026

Drishyam 3 उन viewers के लिए unmissable है जो:

• Intelligent thrillers और family drama combination appreciate करते हैं
• Ajay Devgn की Vijay Salgaonkar performance के fans हैं
• Mind games और police procedural elements enjoy करते हैं
• Franchise conclusion देखने के लिए eager हैं

Pros:

1. Proven successful franchise with ₹460+ crore combined collection
2. Complete cast reunion including Tabu-Akshaye Khanna
3. October 2nd symbolic significance और cultural connection
4. Abhishek Pathak की Drishyam 2 success track record
5. Franchise conclusion की finality appeal
6. Gandhi Jayanti 2026 strategic release timing

Cons:

1. High expectations due to Drishyam 2’s massive success
2. Malayalam version coordination dependency
3. Legal complications possible अगर original script issues आएं
4. Franchise fatigue risk after three installments
5. Story conclusion pressure – satisfying ending challenge

Bottom Line: October 2, 2026 को Drishyam 3 देखना इसलिए जरूरी है क्योंकि यह न सिर्फ Vijay Salgaonkar की story का conclusion है, बल्कि Indian thriller cinema की सबसे successful franchise का historic finale होने का promise करती है।

Quick Information Table

Category	Details
Shooting Start	October 2, 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti)
Expected Release	October 2, 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti)
Director	Abhishek Pathak
Lead Actor	Ajay Devgn (Vijay Salgaonkar)
Returning Cast	Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran
Production	Panorama Studios, Viacom18 Studios
Status	Official BSE confirmation (May 29, 2025)
Budget	₹150+ crore (estimated)
Franchise Position	Final chapter/Trilogy conclusion

“2 October ko… Vijay Salgaonkar returns for the final time” – Gandhi Jayanti 2026 में complete करें यह epic thriller trilogy!