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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Drishyam The Conclusion WITHOUT a single cut; is 8 minutes longer than Drishyam 2

The 150-minute thriller, which is 8 minutes longer than its predecessor, will reach cinemas nationwide after officials found no scenes requiring modifications to the final cut.

  • On Friday, October 2, 2026, Drishyam: The Conclusion hit theaters as the final chapter of the franchise, bringing actor Ajay Devgn back as Vijay Salgaonkar and immediately becoming the biggest opener of his career.
  • Director Abhishek Pathak helmed the final installment after the team decided to end the story on a high note, with Devgn stating the challenge was to create a thriller with twists audiences expect from Drishyam while keeping characters unpredictable.
  • According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film recorded a massive opening-day collection of Rs 66.75 crore net in India, registering a 334% jump over Drishyam 2 and securing the second spot among Hindi films' opening day grossers this year.
  • Jaideep Ahlawat joins the franchise as Crime Branch SP Rajveer Singh Tomar alongside returning stars Tabu and Shriya Saran; critics praised the performances, noting the film maintains the tension fans expect from the long-running thriller.
  • With worldwide earnings already reaching Rs 272.80 crore after three days, the film enjoys a solo theatrical run until October 16, closing the decade-long story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family's struggle against the law.
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