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Drishyam: The Conclusion: what to know before Ajay Devgn’s final Vijay Salgaonkar chapter opens

The Drishyam The Conclusion release date is scheduled for 2 October 2026. Before Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, separate official facts from the unanswered questions.

Drishyam The Conclusion release date guide for Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, scheduled for 2 October 2026
Drishyam The Conclusion release date guide for Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, scheduled for 2 October 2026. Illustration: Reddy News.
Key points
  • **Scheduled date:** The official trailer says ‘In cinemas 2nd October’, and Hindustan Times gives the theatrical date as 2 October 2026. The event is still upcoming on 30 September.
  • **Returning characters confirmed:** Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar; Hindustan Times identifies Tabu as IG Meera Deshmukh and Shriya Saran as Nandini. Rajat Kapoor is also reported to return.
  • **Official trailer credits:** Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant are among the names listed in the trailer credits.
  • **Unknowns:** The supplied sources do not state runtime, CBFC certification, ticket prices, cinema-by-cinema showtimes, format availability or the ending.
  • **No estimates:** This pre-release guide makes no box-office, ranking, review-score or audience-reaction prediction.

Drishyam The Conclusion release date: the confirmed plan

Why this is billed as Vijay Salgaonkar’s final chapter

Confirmed cast: returning faces and new additions

Who is making the film? The announced creative credits

What to check before booking a 2 October show

What is still unknown before the film opens

Reader guide

Article questions, answered

Short answers to common reader questions based on the reporting above.

When is Drishyam: The Conclusion releasing?

The official trailer says the film is in cinemas on 2 October, and the supplied Hindustan Times report gives the date as 2 October 2026. On 30 September 2026 IST, the theatrical opening remains upcoming. The supplied sources do not give local showtimes.

Is this Ajay Devgn’s final Hindi Drishyam chapter?

Hindustan Times describes the project as the third and final Hindi franchise film, with Devgn returning as Vijay Salgaonkar. The title and trailer market it as a conclusion. That confirms the stated final-chapter positioning; it does not announce any later spin-off or project.

Who is in the Drishyam: The Conclusion cast?

The official trailer credits Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant. Hindustan Times identifies Devgn as Vijay, Tabu as IG Meera Deshmukh and Saran as Nandini; it describes Ahlawat and Raj as new additions without naming their roles.

Who directed and produced Drishyam: The Conclusion?

The trailer credits Abhishek Pathak as director. It identifies Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios, and names Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak as producers, with Sanjeev Joshi as co-producer.

Are the runtime, certification and review score known?

Not in the supplied sources. As the release date is still ahead on 30 September, this article does not provide a review score, audience reaction or collection estimate. Check authorised cinema listings for practical show details near the date.

Sources and further reading

These references support the factual context used in this article. Links open the original publisher.

  1. Drishyam: The Conclusion | Official Trailer | Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep | Abhishek Pathak | 2 OctStar Studios · accessed 30 September 2026
  2. Ajay Devgn announces Drishyam 3 title Drishyam The Conclusion, returns as Vijay Salgaonkar for final chapterHindustan Times · accessed 30 September 2026