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Drishyam: The Conclusion is set to release in theatres tomorrow, October 2, but the first review of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat’s much-awaited film is already out. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X to share his review after watching the film and gave it a glowing rating of 4.5 stars.
Adarsh called Drishyam: The Conclusion the “BEST FILM” in the franchise and praised director Abhishek Pathak for taking the story forward without repeating the formula of the earlier films.
Taran Adarsh Calls Drishyam 3 The Best Film In Franchise
“#DrishyamTheConclusion: OUTSTANDING. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Lives up to the mammoth expectations… This is, without doubt, the BEST FILM in the #Drishyam franchise and also among the BEST FILMS of 2026… SURE-SHOT
BLOCKBUSTER. Director #AbhishekPathak, who helmed the second part as well, proves yet again why he is among the finest storytellers today… He understands the DNA of the franchise and takes the story forward without recycling its formula… In fact, the direction and writing emerge as the two strongest pillars of the film.”
Ajay Devgn-Jaideep Ahlawat Face-Off Gets Special Praise
Taran Adarsh wrote of the face-off between Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat as one of the biggest highlights of the first half. “The biggest high point is the #AjayDevgn – #JaideepAhlawat face-off in the first half… Simply MARVELLOUS… Deserves a standing ovation! The courtroom sequences are another major highlight… In fact, the very first sequence featuring #PrakashRaj with #AjayDevgn and his family is yet another brilliant moment.”
#OneWordReview…#DrishyamTheConclusion: OUTSTANDING.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Lives up to the mammoth expectations… This is, without doubt, the BEST FILM in the #Drishyam franchise and also among the BEST FILMS of 2026… SURE-SHOT BLOCKBUSTER. #DrishyamTheConclusionReviewDirector… pic.twitter.com/4hOO9d80fC
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 1, 2026
Drishyam 3 Climax
The trade analyst also praised the film’s climax and said it delivers a satisfying conclusion to Vijay Salgaonkar’s story. “Now, to the all-important climax – Does it deliver?… Does it culminate convincingly?… Does it leave you satisfied?… YES, YES, YES… The finale is powerful, gripping, and thoroughly fulfilling.”
Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu Get Praise
Adarsh praised Ajay Devgn for returning as Vijay Salgaonkar and singled out his pre-interval scene with Jaideep Ahlawat. “#AjayDevgn returns as the iconic #VijaySalgaonkar – the soul of the franchise… The lifeline of #DrishyamTheConclusion… He navigates this demanding role with remarkable brilliance… His pre-interval sequence with #JaideepAhlawat, in particular, will certainly drive audiences back for repeat viewings.
#JaideepAhlawat is a terrific addition to the #Drishyam universe… His performance is controlled yet commanding, and undoubtedly one of the film’s biggest strengths.
#Tabu is fabulous… Anger, hurt, revenge, determination – the varied emotions she portrays prove yet again why she was the best choice for this part. #PrakashRaj is simply remarkable… His authority and unmistakable screen presence add considerable weight to the proceedings (sic).”
Another Early Review Calls Drishyam 3 Better Than Drishyam 2
Film critic Rashid Siddiquee also shared his first reaction to Drishyam: The Conclusion, praising the first half and Ajay Devgn’s performance. He wrote that the first half is “way better” than Drishyam 2 and highlighted the film’s tension and screenplay. Siddiquee also predicted that the film could cross ₹600 crore at the box office. “#Drishyam3 first half is way better than #Drishyam2! 🔥 Incredible tension, gripping screenplay, and Ajay Devgn is phenomenal. Mark my words, this film is on track to cross ₹600 CR+ at the box office!”
Cine Hub Praises Interval, Calls It A ‘Mass Level’ Film
Another early reaction from Cine Hub praised the film up to the interval and dubbed it Bette than Drishyam 2. “It is INTERVAL AND TILL HERE #DrishyamTheConclusion >> #Drishyam and #Drishyam2 combined. Yes, I am not at all exaggerating but this is MASSS LEVEL FILM.. MASS LEVEL TENSION and #AjayDevgn ‘s DIALOGUE DELIVERY at the INTERVAL .. JUST ONE DIALOGUE of Ajay till now and everyone starter CLAPPING 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 If 2nd half works like this then it’s a ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER. Likh lo, MAZA AAYGA (sic).”
It is INTERVAL AND TILL HERE #DrishyamTheConclusion >> #Drishyam and #Drishyam2 combined 😭💥💥💥
Yes, I am not at all exaggerating but this is MASSS LEVEL FILM.. MASS LEVEL TENSION and #AjayDevgn ‘s DIALOGUE DELIVERY at the INTERVAL .. JUST ONE DIALOGUE of Ajay till now and…
— CineHub (@Its_CineHub) October 1, 2026
Drishyam The Conclusion Cast And Plot
Drishyam: The Conclusion stars Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, with Tabu, Shriya Saran and Ishita Dutta returning as Meera, Nandini and Anju. Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast, along with Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor and Kamlesh Sawant. The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak.
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