Drishyam 3 box office collection has crossed Rs 550 crore worldwide, making it Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film ever. The Conclusion released on 2 October 2026, held 35.6% in its second week, and became the first Ajay Devgn film to cross Rs 100 crore overseas. Below is the full cast, story summary, critic reviews, day-wise collections and the expected OTT release.
Release Date and Launch Details
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion released in theatres on 2 October 2026 over the Gandhi Jayanti weekend. The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak and closes the Hindi Drishyam trilogy that began in 2015. The opening was the third-biggest in Bollywood history, and by day 7 the film had already become Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing release worldwide, beating Singham Again.
- Director: Abhishek Pathak
- Lead: Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
- Genre: Crime thriller, suspense drama
- Release format: Theatrical, pan-India
Full Cast
- Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar
- Tabu returning to the franchise (she played IG Meera Deshmukh in the first film; per reports Ajay Devgn charged Rs 18 crore for the film)
- Jaideep Ahlawat as the new antagonist, the performance most critics are calling out
- Prakash Raj in a key role
- Shriya Saran as Vijay’s wife Anjali Salgaonkar
- Ishita Dutta as elder daughter Anju
Mohanlal, who leads the original Malayalam Drishyam films, publicly praised Ajay Devgn’s film as the Hindi version neared Rs 500 crore.
Story Summary
The Conclusion picks up from where Drishyam 2 left the Salgaonkar family. The cover-up that kept Vijay Salgaonkar and his family safe is back under scrutiny, and this time the pursuit is led by Jaideep Ahlawat’s new character. Vijay must outthink the system one final time to protect his family from the consequences of the past.
The film keeps the franchise formula: an ordinary-looking cable operator whose calm planning stays three steps ahead of the police. Without giving away the ending, the final chapter resolves the case that has run through all three films, and reviews say the climax is what makes it a proper conclusion rather than a rehash.
What Critics Are Saying
Reviews have been strong, especially for the two leads:
- NDTV: summed it up as come for Ajay Devgn, stay for Jaideep Ahlawat
- First reviews out of premiere shows called Ajay Devgn phenomenal and Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance the standout
- Leading national dailies have called it far superior to the Malayalam version, with standout performances from Jaideep Ahlawat
- Public reaction on X after day one hailed Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj, with many viewers calling it better than the Malayalam Drishyam 3
- Mohanlal said he was truly impressed with the film
The common verdict: Ajay Devgn’s calm and Jaideep Ahlawat’s fire conclude the franchise at its highest. The one recurring reservation is familiarity, the template is the same, just executed better.
Box Office Collection: Day Wise
Drishyam 3 has crossed Rs 550 crore worldwide and is still running. It crossed the Rs 500 crore worldwide mark on day 12, ending week 2 at Rs 515.05 crore worldwide gross. Second week collections were Rs 87.50 crore India net plus Rs 27 crore overseas gross, a 35.6% retention from opening week, which beat Tiger Zinda Hai’s second week (Rs 85.51 crore) and ranks 18th among Bollywood’s highest second-week collections.
Week 2 day-wise breakdown:
- Day 8 (Fri, 9 Oct): Rs 14.50 crore net
- Day 9 (Sat): Rs 26.50 crore net
- Day 10 (Sun): Rs 22.50 crore net
- Day 11 (Mon): Rs 6.00 crore net
- Day 12 (Tue): Rs 8.50 crore net
- Day 13 (Wed): Rs 5.25 crore net
- Day 14 (Thu, 15 Oct): Rs 4.25 crore net
- Week 2 total: Rs 87.50 crore net
Records and milestones so far:
- Third-biggest Bollywood opening of all time
- Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film worldwide, beating Singham Again within 7 days
- First Ajay Devgn film to cross Rs 100 crore overseas, at Rs 116 crore by day 14 and his highest-grossing overseas release
- Over 40 lakh theatrical footfalls in week 2 alone
Figures are Sacnilk trade estimates and may differ from producer numbers.
OTT Release: Where to Watch
There is no official Drishyam 3 OTT announcement yet. With the film still doing strong theatrical business past Rs 550 crore worldwide, the makers are expected to hold out for a longer window before streaming. Going by standard Bollywood release patterns, the Drishyam 3 OTT release is expected around late November or December 2026, roughly 8 weeks after the 2 October theatrical release. The streaming platform has not been confirmed by the makers, so treat any platform name you see online as unverified until an official announcement. We will update once the digital rights are declared.
FAQ
What is the Drishyam 3 box office collection so far?
Drishyam 3 has crossed Rs 550 crore worldwide. Week 2 alone added Rs 87.50 crore India net and Rs 27 crore overseas, and the film crossed Rs 500 crore worldwide on day 12.
Who is in the Drishyam 3 cast?
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, with Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat as the new antagonist, Prakash Raj, Shriya Saran and Ishita Dutta. Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance is the one critics are praising the most.
When is the Drishyam 3 OTT release date?
Not announced yet. With the film still earning strongly in theatres, the OTT release is expected around late November or December 2026. The streaming platform is not officially confirmed.
What is the Drishyam 3 story?
The Conclusion is the final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam trilogy. The Salgaonkar family’s old cover-up comes under scrutiny again, led by Jaideep Ahlawat’s new character, and Vijay must outthink the police one last time.
Is Drishyam 3 better than the Malayalam version?
Several critics and most viewers on X have called the Hindi version superior to the Malayalam Drishyam 3, especially for the performances of Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Final Takeaway
At Rs 550 crore plus worldwide and the best second-week hold of any recent Bollywood blockbuster, Drishyam 3 has closed the franchise on a high. See it in theatres while it runs, or wait for the expected late 2026 OTT release.
