Drishyam 3 review: Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar plays his last hand against Jaideep Ahlawat

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam: The Conclusion' released in cinemas on October 2, 2026. It is the third and final part of the Drishyam franchise and shows Vijay Salgaonkar's last game.

This time Vijay faces Jaideep Ahlawat, who plays Rajveer Tomar, a sharp and aggressive police officer. Rajveer has some new evidence and hopes to use it to trap Vijay in the net of the law. This sets off another battle of wits between Vijay and the police. Much of the film revolves around this clash, and viewers are kept curious about what happens next. Tabu, Shriya Saran and Prakash Raj also play important roles.

The first thing that strikes a viewer is that the makers have retained the suspense and Vijay's moves that gave the first two parts their identity. Devgn once again delivers a restrained performance as Vijay. A calm face, a measured way of speaking and the manner in which he handles trouble give the role a distinct strength. Ahlawat stands in sharp contrast to Vijay, and his aggressive manner gives the story the tension it needs. The work of Tabu and Prakash Raj also lends weight to the story.

The film's biggest plus point is its twists, the investigation and the rising anticipation towards the climax. Critics' responses have also mentioned the tension of the final stretch and the climax in particular. However, it cannot be said that everything is perfect. According to some critics, the pace of the first half is a little slow. After the second part, the film returns to the same kind of game of crime, police and cleverness, so the old formula is felt in places. Some reviews also say that the last stretch, though effective, may feel somewhat stretched.

So why watch the film? For those who liked Vijay Salgaonkar's story in the first two parts, the chance to see its ending on screen is the biggest reason. Suspense, investigation, a game of evidence, police strategy and a story that keeps raising questions until the end are the main attractions. The clash between Devgn and Ahlawat in particular gives the film its force.

On the other hand, if you want a completely new idea or a consistently fast-paced story, as in the first two Drishyam films, the formula may feel familiar in parts. The relatively slow pace of the first half and the length felt in places could also be reasons to skip it.

On the whole, 'Drishyam: The Conclusion' is made for viewers who want to experience a suspense thriller on the big screen and want to know Vijay Salgaonkar's final story. Rather than experimenting beyond the first two parts, the film carries the story of the same world forward and tries in the end to see Vijay's move through to its conclusion. It can therefore be watched mainly for its story, twists and climax. It would be wise to keep expectations in check when comparing it with the first two parts.