Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Drishyam 3 Draws Strong Reactions Ahead of Final Chapter
Drishyam 3 is the last Hindi movie in the Drishyam story.
It follows Vijay Salgaonkar, a man trying to protect his family.
The movie came to cinemas on October 2.
Many early viewers liked its suspense, surprises and tense scenes.
They especially praised Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Some viewers said the first half was mind-blowing and the second half was gripping.
Other viewers felt the ending was more commercial than the Malayalam version.
The film also had strong ticket sales before its release.
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion released in theatres on October 2 as the Hindi franchise’s third and final chapter.
Early viewers widely praised the film’s suspense, twists, performances, interval sequence and climax.
Ajay Devgn’s portrayal of Vijay Salgaonkar and Jaideep Ahlawat’s intensity were recurring highlights.
Some viewers called the first half “mind-blowing” and the second half “gripping,” while others praised the final 30 minutes.
A minority view criticized the Hindi ending as more commercial and convenient than the Malayalam version’s conclusion.
- Who
- Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat and the cast of Drishyam 3: The Conclusion; the film was directed by Abhishek Pathak.
- What
- Drishyam 3: The Conclusion opened to largely positive early social-media reactions, with praise for its suspense, performances and climax, alongside some criticism of its ending.
- When
- The film released on October 2; advance-booking figures cited in the article were recorded by October 1.
- Where
- In theatres, with advance-booking figures reported for India.
- Why
- It is intended to conclude the Hindi Drishyam franchise and the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family.
Positive reactions
Reservations about the ending
Overall quality
Positive reactions
Many viewers described the film as suspenseful, tense and gripping, with one detailed review rating it 3.25 out of 5 and Taran Adarsh calling it “outstanding.”
Reservations about the ending
Some viewers felt the Hindi adaptation took a more commercial and convenient approach than the Malayalam version.
Climax and finale
Positive reactions
Several reactions called the climax satisfying, and one viewer praised the final 30 minutes as more engaging.
Reservations about the ending
Another viewer felt the film did not show enough of Vijay’s emotional side and suggested the ending lacked the Malayalam version’s intellectual quality.
Performances
Positive reactions
Ajay Devgn was praised for maintaining Vijay’s calm, calculated nature, while Jaideep Ahlawat was highlighted for adding intensity.
Reservations about the ending
Some viewers felt Shriya Saran had limited scope, although Prakash Raj’s portions were described as effective.
- Release date
- October 2
- Franchise position
- Third and final Hindi chapter
- Director
- Abhishek Pathak
- Advance bookings
- ₹51.44 crore across six show dates by 10 pm on October 1; ₹41.17 crore excluding block seats
- Opening-day advance sales
- ₹28.11 crore by 10 pm on October 1
- Reported ticket sales
- More than 5.35 lakh tickets across over 12,000 shows by 10 am on October 1
- Trade estimate
- More than ₹50 crore net opening in India