Drishyam 3 is almost here. The third and final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise hits theaters on October 2, 2026. That date is not random. It is Gandhi Jayanti and fans of the series know exactly why it matters.

In the first film, Vijay Salgaonkar used October 2 as his alibi. Now, the film releases on that same date. It is a full-circle moment that fans have been waiting for.

Drishyam 3 Release Date and Title Change

The Drishyam 3 release date is October 2, 2026. It arrives on Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India. This is significant because the Salgaonkar family’s famous alibi in the first film centered on that date. The makers chose it deliberately.

The film’s official title is Drishyam: The Conclusion. Ajay Devgn announced the title on August 24, 2026, by sharing the first poster. The name change from “Drishyam 3” to “Drishyam: The Conclusion” was intentional. Director Abhishek Pathak explained that calling it “Part 3” would make people expect a fourth film. But this story is meant to end here.

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Drishyam 3 Advance Booking: A Massive Opening Is Coming

• The advance booking of Drishyam 3 is nothing short of phenomenal. By the morning of October 1, the film had already collected Rs 19.75 crore in advance sales, selling over 5.35 lakh tickets across more than 12,000 shows for its opening day. Including block seats, the three-day weekend advance total reached Rs 36.25 crore.
• Trade estimates now project a Rs 50 crore nett opening day in India. If that happens, Drishyam 3 will record the second-biggest opening for a Hindi film in 2026, behind only Dhurandhar 2. It will leave other major releases like Mirzapur: The Movie (Rs 28.11 crore) and Border 2 (Rs 32.10 crore) far behind.

Overseas, the film has already clocked over Rs 3 crore in pre-sales for its opening day. The total worldwide pre-sales are on track to touch Rs 50 crore before release.

How It Compares to Drishyam 2

Drishyam 2 opened with Rs 15.38 crore nett in 2022. Drishyam 3’s advance booking alone has already surpassed Drishyam 2’s final advance booking numbers (Rs 5.09 crore). This is a much bigger film. The scale has grown. The hype is real.

Maharashtra leads the advance bookings with Rs 2.93 crore for Day 1. Delhi follows with Rs 2.19 crore.

Drishyam 3 Cast: Who Returns and Who Is New

The Drishyam 3 cast brings back the core family and adds two major new faces.

Returning Cast

• Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. The man who will do anything to protect his family.
• Tabu as Meera Deshmukh. The IG who has never stopped mourning her son and seeking revenge.
• Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar. Vijay’s wife.
• Ishita Dutta as Anju Salgaonkar. The elder daughter.
• Mrunal Jadhav as Anu Salgaonkar. The younger daughter.
• Rajat Kapoor as Mahesh Deshmukh.

New Additions

• Jaideep Ahlawat as Rajveer Singh Tomar, SP Crime Branch. He leads the new investigation against Vijay.
• Prakash Raj as Indrajith Shetty, a lawyer. He raises the stakes in the legal battle.

Who Is Not Returning

Akshay Khanna, who played a key role in Drishyam 2, is not part of the third film. Reports suggest his fee demands did not work out. Jaideep Ahlawat was cast in a new role instead.

What Is Drishyam 3 About?

The film picks up after the events of Drishyam 2. Vijay Salgaonkar’s carefully protected world is under fresh threat. A new investigation is launched. Rajveer (Jaideep Ahlawat) is determined to uncover the truth. Old secrets resurface. New evidence puts Vijay’s years-old plan at risk.

The trailer, released on September 9, 2026, shows Meera Deshmukh still mourning her son Sam. She seeks revenge. Vijay must once again stay several steps ahead. The question is simple: How far will he go to protect his family?

Drishyam 3 OTT Release Date: When Will It Stream?

• The Drishyam 3 OTT release date has not been officially announced for the Hindi version yet. The film is a theatrical release first. It will likely follow the standard window before streaming.
• However, the Malayalam Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, already had its OTT release. It began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from June 18, 2026. It is available in Malayalam, with dubbed versions in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, across more than 200 countries.

For the Hindi version, expect a similar platform (likely Prime Video) and a waiting period after the theatrical run. No official date has been confirmed yet.

Drishyam 3 Runtime and Certification

Drishyam 3 has been certified U/A 16+ by the CBFC. It was cleared without a single cut. The runtime is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). That makes it the second-longest film in the franchise. Drishyam (2015) was 162 minutes. Drishyam 2 was 142 minutes.

Why This Is the Final Chapter?

Ajay Devgn has confirmed that Drishyam 3 is the end. He said, “The way the script has been prepared, I feel we should stop here. I saw the film yesterday, and my personal opinion is that it is better than Drishyam 2”.

He explained why the franchise must end: “Writing a story like Drishyam is very difficult. That is why we want to end this story on a brilliant and interesting note”.

Director Abhishek Pathak said he changed the title to “The Conclusion” so people would not expect another part. This is the end of Vijay Salgaonkar’s journey.

Final Word

Drishyam 3 is not just another sequel. It is the end of a story that has captivated audiences for over a decade. The advance booking numbers prove the hype is real. A Rs 50 crore opening is on the cards. The cast is stronger than ever with Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj joining the fray. And the Gandhi Jayanti release date ties everything back to where it all began.

If you have followed Vijay Salgaonkar’s journey from the start, this is the film you cannot miss. The conclusion is here.

FAQs

1. When does Drishyam 3 release?

October 2, 2026. Gandhi Jayanti. UA 16+. 150 minutes. No cuts from CBFC. Second longest in the franchise.

2. Who is in the cast?

Ajay Devgn as Vijay. Tabu as Meera. Shriya Saran as Nandini. Ishita Dutta as Anju. Mrunal Jadhav as Anu. Rajat Kapoor returns. Jaideep Ahlawat as Rajveer. Prakash Raj as Indrajith Shetty.

3. What is the advance booking like?

Record-breaking. Rs 19.75 crore for Day 1. 5.35 lakh tickets. Over 12,000 shows. Three-day weekend advance is Rs 36.25 crore. Projected opening Rs 50-60 crore net.

4. When is the OTT release?

Not announced. Hindi version still in theaters. Ajay Devgn films usually stream 6-8 weeks later. Late November or December 2026 possible. Malayalam Drishyam 3 already on Prime Video from June 18.

5. Is it a remake of the Malayalam film?

No. First time. First two Hindi films were remakes. Drishyam 3 has a completely different script. Ajay Devgn said so. Director called it a drama-thriller. Malayalam version was more family drama.

6. Will there be a Drishyam 4?

No. Ajay Devgn confirmed this is the conclusion. Said no one knows tomorrow. But right now, it is the end. Also said leave it at the top. Malayalam version is different. Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 announced a fourth part.