Drishyam: The Conclusion arrived as the Hindi threequel fans waited for, and it immediately gave them plenty to talk about. The film grossed ₹95.56 crore worldwide, with ₹62.03 crore net on opening day at the domestic box office. But what makes this one truly interesting is how much it changes the franchise formula. Here is the breakdown.
It is not a Malayalam remake
Unlike its predecessors, the film features an original story and is not narratively connected to its Malayalam counterpart. In May 2026, Jeethu Joseph confirmed that the film would feature a different narrative from the original version.
The original was never coming out alongside it
Earlier reports suggested that the original and remake would be filmed and released together simultaneously. Jeethu Joseph dismissed those reports, clarifying that the original film would release first.
The cast changed before cameras rolled
Akshaye Khanna was initially set to reprise his role from the prequel but later exited the project due to creative and financial disagreements with the producers. He was subsequently replaced by Jaideep Ahlawat. In October 2025, Paresh Rawal was reported to have been offered a role in the film. In February 2026, Prakash Raj joined the cast.
Mumbai and Goa held the shoot
Principal photography began in December 2025 in Mumbai. In January 2026, filming continued in Goa. Filming was completed in June 2026.
The music team spans three composers
The music of the film is composed by Ravi Basrur, Rochak Kohli and Karma, with lyrics written by Manoj Muntashir, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Karma. The film score is composed by Amar Mohile.
Opening day set the pace
On its opening day, the film earned ₹62.03 crore net at the domestic box office. In total, Drishyam The Conclusion grossed ₹95.56 crore worldwide, including ₹84.6 crore in India and ₹10.96 crore in overseas markets.
Critics rewarded the risk
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and called it “the best film in the Drishyam franchise”. Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India called the film “a surprisingly satisfying watch.” Sajin Shrijith of The Week gave it 4 stars out of 5 and wrote that the film excels by opting for a unique narrative rather than mimicking its predecessors, focusing on emotional depth and intricate storytelling about perceived, genuine, and fabricated truths.
Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and noted that it sticks to the franchise’s standard template rather than risk reinventing it. Kartik Bhardwaj of Cinema Express also gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, observing that it provides a cerebrally engaged viewing experience which has become a rarity.
The myth of Vijay Salgaonkar was the point
Anuj Kumar of The Hindu wrote that the script smartly absorbs the franchise’s obsession, where viewers see Vijay as an unbeatable folk hero. Instead of showing how he hides the crime, the screenplay spends time on how the system attempts to deconstruct the myth of a 4th-grade dropout. In this subversion of power, Ajay Devgn’s inscrutable face forces the polished system to peel back its civility and resort to desperate hostility.
Tabu’s performance left a mark
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that she will not be able to forget Tabu’s wounded eyes, which belong to a mother unable to comprehend a world that doesn’t have her only child. She added that Tabu is “terrific, as always.” Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV also gave the film 3 stars out of 5, writing that the film rides on a taut script and stitches together a tale that is fascinating enough not to lose much steam.
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