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Ajay Devgn Hints Drishyam 4, Calls Mohanlal Version Audience-Suited
The Hindi and Malayalam versions of Drishyam 3 took different story paths.
Their creative teams shared and discussed their scripts before deciding what to make.
Ajay Devgn said the Malayalam script was good but fit its audience best.
The Hindi team felt confident about its own script.
In the Hindi story, Vijay Salgaonkar uses his community ties and love of movies.
Devgn says the film is a conclusion for now.
But he did not completely rule out another movie.
The Hindi film earned Rs 217 crore in India in five days and passed Rs 340 crore worldwide, according to the report.
Ajay Devgn said Drishyam 3’s Hindi and Malayalam teams exchanged scripts before choosing separate storylines.
The Hindi team considered the Malayalam script excellent but better suited to its audience, and proceeded with its own script.
Devgn described the Hindi film as a conclusion for now but did not rule out Drishyam 4.
The Hindi film uses Vijay Salgaonkar’s influence in Goa’s Catholic community and his interest in filmmaking in its story.
Drishyam 3 reportedly earned Rs 217 crore domestically in five days and crossed Rs 340 crore worldwide.
- Who
- Ajay Devgn and the Hindi and Malayalam Drishyam 3 creative teams.
- What
- The teams chose different scripts for their versions of Drishyam 3; Devgn left open the possibility of a fourth film.
- Where
- The Hindi and Malayalam film productions; the Hindi film’s domestic earnings were reported in India.
- When
- In a recent interview; the article also reports the Hindi film’s five-day box-office figures.
- Why
- The teams concluded that the Malayalam script best suited its audience and chose to proceed with the Hindi team’s script.
Key facts
- Hindi film
- Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn
- Malayalam film
- Drishyam 3, written by Jeetu Joseph and starring Mohanlal
- Hindi script decision
- The teams exchanged scripts and decided to make separate versions.
- Domestic box office
- Rs 217 crore in five days, according to the article
- Worldwide box office
- More than Rs 340 crore; the article also cites Rs 341 crore
- Possible sequel
- Devgn called the film a conclusion for now but did not rule out Drishyam 4.
Quotes
Ajay Devgn
Actor starring as Vijay Salgaonkar in the Hindi Drishyam films.
“Finally we came to the conclusion that this is a fabulous script, but it is most suited for their audience.”
indianexpress.com
“At the moment, it is a conclusion.”
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Sources
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