The wait for Drishyam: The Conclusion is finally over, and the final chapter of Vijay Salgaonkar’s story has already created strong excitement among moviegoers. The film has arrived in theatres on October 2, and advance bookings had already shown strong interest across the country.
Adding to the excitement, the makers also announced an IMAX release, promising audiences an even bigger-screen experience for the familiar world of suspense, twists, mystery and mind games.
As viewers started watching the film, early reactions began pouring in on social media. The tension, performances, writing and especially the confrontation between Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat have emerged as some of the biggest talking points.
Many viewers have praised the film for keeping the mystery alive and building tension throughout the story. The face-off between Vijay Salgaonkar and Jaideep Ahlawat’s character has particularly impressed audiences.
One reaction called the confrontation between Jaideep Ahlawat and Ajay Devgn “brilliant”, while another viewer described the interval as packed with tension and said Jaideep Ahlawat was “absolute bawaal” in his scenes with Ajay Devgn.
Another viewer wrote that the interval arrived so quickly that they did not even realise when it happened, calling the first half brilliant. Several viewers have also praised the writing, close-up shots, camera work and the way the tension has been maintained in almost every frame.
One reaction said, “Just stepped out of the interval of Drishyam: The Conclusion. The close-ups and the sweet tension in every frame. Vijay Salgaonkar is at it again. And the second half is going to be absolute. Cannot wait.”
The character of Vijay Salgaonkar appears to be facing a completely different kind of challenge this time. One viewer highlighted how angry and helpless Vijay looks in the film, saying they had never seen him in this situation before.
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The reaction read that the tension keeps getting stronger with every scene and that the film’s mystery becomes more gripping as the story moves forward.
The writing has also received praise from viewers who feel that the film takes its time to establish the new angle in the case. According to one reaction, the tension is built consistently and the pre-interval sequence is particularly powerful and well written.
Another viewer praised the way the film develops its characters and uses them to push the story forward, calling the treatment engaging and saying that the film does not stop building suspense.
Kamlesh Sawant’s return as Gaitonde has also been noticed by fans, while Tabu, Shriya Saran and the rest of the cast have received appreciation for their performances.
Jaideep Ahlawat, however, appears to be one of the biggest highlights for viewers. His presence opposite Ajay Devgn has added a completely new energy to the franchise, with many reactions praising their intense scenes together.
There has also been discussion among fans about Akshaye Khanna’s absence from the third instalment. One viewer claimed that leaving the Drishyam franchise could be considered a major career mistake, while praising Jaideep Ahlawat’s role in the new film. Such comments, however, are individual viewer opinions rather than an established assessment of Akshaye Khanna’s career.
The biggest praise has been reserved for the mystery and the film’s ability to keep viewers guessing. Some viewers have said that audiences who closely follow every action and expression may try to predict what is coming next, but the film still manages to keep several developments unpredictable.
One viewer even described Vijay Salgaonkar as entering “God mode” with the way he handles the situation.
Another reaction called Drishyam: The Conclusion a major moment for Hindi cinema and praised the writing, saying the franchise has now become a phenomenon. The viewer also felt that the Hindi version takes a different route from the Malayalam story and works particularly well because of the focus on Vijay Salgaonkar’s mind games.
The film has also been described by some viewers as a potential “film of the year” and “trailer of the year”, with Vijay Salgaonkar’s character being praised for reaching another level in this final chapter.
Ajay Devgn says Hindi Drishyam 3 is a completely new story
Ajay Devgn has also made it clear that the Hindi version is not simply following the same story as the Malayalam Drishyam 3.
Speaking at FICCI Frames, Ajay explained that the Hindi film has been developed as a completely new script. He pointed out that the original story did not have Akshaye Khanna’s character in the same way and said the team had worked extensively on the screenplay.
According to Ajay, Abhishek Pathak and the writers spent around two years working on the script, with the aim of creating something different for the Hindi audience.
This makes the final chapter particularly interesting for fans who have already watched the Malayalam version. Rather than simply repeating the same journey, the Hindi film brings Vijay Salgaonkar into its own narrative and gives his story a different direction.
The Malayalam Drishyam 3 also explored a different side of Georgekutty, focusing on the psychological and moral consequences of the choices he had made. The Hindi version, meanwhile, continues to build its own story around Vijay Salgaonkar and the complicated situation he finds himself in.
The cast and team
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam: The Conclusion stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj, along with Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav.
The film is presented by Star Studios and produced by Panorama Studios. Abhishek Pathak has directed the film and co-written the screenplay with Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parvez Shaikh. Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak are among the producers.
For fans who have followed Vijay Salgaonkar since the beginning, this film is not just another suspense thriller. It is the conclusion of a story that has kept audiences guessing for years.
With the early reactions highlighting the performances, writing, tension and especially the unpredictable climax, Drishyam: The Conclusion appears to have given fans plenty to discuss.
The biggest question now is whether Vijay Salgaonkar can once again stay one step ahead.
If you are a fan of the Drishyam franchise, this is one film that deserves to be watched on the big screen — especially for the suspense, mind games and the much-talked-about climax.
