“Fresh Take and a New Screenplay”: Abhishek Pathak On ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ Carrying The Franchise Forward!

Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Shriya Saran return alongside new additions Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj; film hits theatres on October 2, 2026

Following the massive success of Drishyam 2, makers of the iconic suspense franchise have officially announced its final chapter, Drishyam The Conclusion, through a series of intriguing eye posters. Scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 2, 2026, the film aims to resolve the high-stakes mystery surrounding Vijay Salgaonkar and his family.

Picking up directly from where the second film left off, writer-director Abhishek Pathak promises an entirely original screenplay that pushes the narrative into uncharted territory while retaining the core intrigue of the universe.

Speaking about the development process, Abhishek Pathak shared, “After Drishyam 2, it took us almost a year to crack the story and another year to develop and write the screenplay. The story continues from where the second film ended but the journey ahead is completely new. We have worked very carefully on the screenplay to ensure that Drishyam The Conclusion stays true to the world audiences love while taking the story forward in a fresh and exciting way.”

Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Vijay Salgaonkar, alongside returning cast members Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav. Joining the ensemble for the final installment are Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj in pivotal new roles.

Presented by Star Studio18 and produced by Panorama Studios, Drishyam The Conclusion is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh. Produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, the film arrives in cinemas on October 2, 2026.

By Keerti Kadam