The anticipation around ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ is building ahead of its theatrical release. The trailer of the Ajay Devgn-led thriller has received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate. The 2-minute-52-second promo is expected to be unveiled at a grand event in Goa on September 8 or 9, with Ajay Devgn and the film’s ensemble cast reportedly in attendance.
‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ trailer cleared with U/A 16+ certification
As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers of ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ have crossed an important promotional milestone with the film’s theatrical trailer receiving CBFC clearance. The promo was certified on September 1 and has a runtime of 2 minutes and 52 seconds. The trailer is expected to be launched in Goa, continuing a promotional tradition associated with the franchise. The event is likely to take place on Tuesday, September 8, or Wednesday, September 9. The entire principal cast is expected to be present, making it a significant promotional event ahead of the film’s October release.The timing of the trailer launch is particularly significant as ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ is now just weeks away from hitting cinemas. The makers recently began ramping up the promotional campaign with the release of first-look posters featuring the key characters.
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar
The third chapter brings back Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, the ordinary family man whose extraordinary ability to stay several steps ahead of the law has been at the heart of the franchise. Tabu reprises her role as Meera Deshmukh, while Shriya Saran returns as Nandini Salgaonkar and Rajat Kapoor steps back into the role of Mahesh Deshmukh. The latest instalment, however, expands the franchise with two prominent new additions. Jaideep Ahlawat joins the ‘Drishyam’ universe as Rajveer Singh Tomar, SP Crime Branch, introducing a new challenge for Vijay. Prakash Raj also enters the franchise as lawyer Indrajith Shetty, adding another influential figure to the increasingly complicated conflict surrounding the Salgaonkar family.Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav are also returning to the franchise.
What is ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ about?
While the previous films centred on Vijay’s attempts to protect his family and conceal the circumstances surrounding a tragic incident, the third instalment is expected to take the conflict into a new phase. Tabu’s Meera Deshmukh is once again at the centre of Vijay’s troubles. Having endured the loss of her son, Meera’s pursuit of justice has now acquired a deeply personal dimension. With new law-enforcement and legal players entering the story, Vijay’s carefully constructed world faces fresh pressure.The franchise has built its reputation around suspense, layered storytelling and Vijay’s ability to manipulate circumstances in his family’s favour. The third chapter is expected to push that cat-and-mouse dynamic further as old secrets threaten to resurface.
‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ release date and cast
Presented by Star Studio18 and produced under the Panorama Studios banner, ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ is directed by Abhishek Pathak. The screenplay is credited to Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. The film is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. The much-awaited third instalment is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026.
‘Drishyam’ franchise: From Vijay’s family to a larger mystery
The Hindi ‘Drishyam’ franchise follows Vijay Salgaonkar and his family as they become entangled in a case that threatens to expose a carefully constructed cover-up. The original film introduced audiences to Vijay’s unconventional methods of protecting his loved ones, while ‘Drishyam 2’ revisited the family years later as the consequences of the past continued to haunt them. The Hindi films are remakes of the Malayalam ‘Drishyam’ franchise and have also inspired adaptations in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Over the years, the story has become one of Indian cinema’s most recognised suspense franchises, with Ajay Devgn’s portrayal of Vijay Salgaonkar emerging as one of its defining elements.
Ajay Devgn’s upcoming projects
Beyond ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’, Ajay Devgn has several projects lined up. The actor is set to reunite with Rohit Shetty for ‘Golmaal 5’, which also features Akshay Kumar. He is also associated with ‘Chauhan’ and ‘Ranger’, while his upcoming slate includes ‘Shaitaan 2’ as well. Devgn is also exploring a different space with his association with ‘Crime Patrol’, adding a television hosting assignment to his already busy film schedule. In addition, the actor has a horror thriller that has recently gone on floors.
