Drishyam 3: Ajay Devgn Reveals Why He Sought Mohanlal’s Approval for the Franchise’s Final Chapter
Ajay Devgn said the Drishyam franchise ends with a film he believes tops Drishyam 2 and arrives in 2 days.
- On day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026, Ajay Devgn and Alok Jain, Head- Hindi & English Entertainment Business , JioStar discussed Drishyam The Conclusion, releasing in 2 days.
- Devgn emphasized that audiences invest in characters rather than sequels, noting that figures like Vijay Salgaonkar and Bajirao Singham remain with viewers across franchises.
- JioStar's Alok Jain compared the franchise to Marvel, where Iron Man and Captain America build a world; Devgn remarked, "I saw the film yesterday; it BEATS Drishyam 2."
- The series concludes with this installment because writing for the franchise is difficult, with Devgn noting the rarity of sequels continuing directly from where previous films ended.
- Because the story builds linearly, viewers must watch part 2 to understand the narrative, with the film promising a final showdown between Vijay Salgaonkar and his adversaries.
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'Fingers crossed!': Ajay Devgn calls 'Drishyam The Conclusion' step above 'Drishyam 2'
At FICCI Frames 2026, Ajay Devgn said he watched "Drishyam The Conclusion" and believes it beats "Drishyam 2." Unlike the earlier remakes, the film is an original story. He wanted Mohanlal to see it, but the actor is on holiday. It releases October 2, with advance bookings above Rs. 25 crore.
Ajay Devgn reveals why he called Mohanlal for approval, says Drishyam 3 beats 2
Ajay Devgn said he called Mohanlal to watch Drishyam: The Conclusion and share his approval. He said the new script takes the franchise in a different direction and brings Vijay Salgaonkar's story to a close.
FICCI Frames 2026: Ajay Devgn reveals Drishyam The Conclusion begins with a prologue: “I saw the film yesterday; it BEATS Drishyam 2”; also adds, “Sequels don’t work, the characters work”
FICCI Frames 2026: Ajay Devgn reveals Drishyam The Conclusion begins with a prologue: “I saw the film yesterday; it BEATS Drishyam 2”; also adds, “Sequels don’t work, the characters work” Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, Celeb News, Celebrities News, Bollywood News Hindi, Hindi Bollywood News at Bollywood Hungama.com 2026.
Ajay Devgn: Drishyam: The Conclusion Beats Drishyam 2
Highlights: Ajay Devgn says Drishyam: The Conclusion “beats 2” after watching the film on Tuesday (29). Devgn called Mohanlal, who originated the role, because he wanted the veteran actor’s approval for the new storyline. Unlike the first two Hindi films, the new installment is not a remake of the Malayalam Drishyam 3. Advance bookings have reportedly crossed $2.8 million. Drishyam: The Conclusion releases in theaters on Friday (2). Ajay Devgn …
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