Ajay Devgn Returns as Vijay Salgaonkar; Jaideep Ahlawat Rumoured to Join Drishyam 3

Ajay Devgn will be reprising his role as Vijay Salgaonkar. The producers recently confirmed a sequel to be released as 'Drishyam 3.' This means that 'Drishyam 3' will be part of the crime thriller series. The release date for this movie is October 2, 2026. There are different conversations surrounding different actors from the movie. Recently, it was reported that Akshaye Khanna had walked out of the project. There are current rumors that a replacement has been found.

Despite the news about Akshaye Khanna leaving the project, there are reports about Jaideep Ahlawat entering 'Drishyam 3'. This will be his first association with the crime thriller series. As per a Pinkvilla report, Jaideep Ahlawat will be seen in the movie. According to Pinkvilla, "Jaideep Ahlawat will begin shooting for 'Drishyam 3' in January 2026. He has been cast in a pivotal and highly exciting role that will bring a new twist to the story."

Jaideep Ahlawat's entry has not yet been confirmed by the makers. There has also been no response from the makers regarding rumors of Akshaye Khanna's exit from the film. This means that both these rumors are based on reports. Now, it remains to be seen when the makers will reveal any information about the film's cast.

In "Drishyam 3," Ajay Devgn will once again play Vijay Salgaonkar, a man willing to do anything for his family. Tabu will also return as IG Meera Deshmukh in the third installment, continuing the intense psychological conflict between the two characters. Their chemistry in the previous films has been well-received, and their acting has also been praised. The third installment is expected to continue the story from where it left off.

The Drishyam franchise began in 2013 as a Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor, starring Mohanlal. Its Hindi adaptation, directed by Nishikant Kamat, was released in 2015. Following the success of the first film, the second installment, "Drishyam 2," was released in 2022. It was also a box office success.