Ajay Devgn & Cast To Shoot Drishyam 3 In Goa Starting January 8; Jaideep Ahlawat To Join The Schedule

Drishyam 3 is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, and with recent updates surrounding the project, it has become the talk of the town. Now, as the movie’s casting continues to make headlines, the shoot

for the project is also going on in full swing. With the Mumbai schedule coming to an end, the team will now move to Goa to shoot a crucial leg, with new cast member Jaideep Ahlawat joining the team.

Filming in Goa is set to commence from January 8, with the schedule expected to continue till the end of February. For this extensive schedule, it has been said that the entire cast of the film, including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor, will be joining on set.

About Drishyam 3 casting changes

Akshaye Khanna, who is enjoying the success of Dhurandhar, has recently exited his much-anticipated film Drishyam 3. The news of Akshaye Khanna’s exit made headlines after the makers confirmed October 2, 2026, as the release date for the film. While Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor were listed as part of the principal cast, Akshaye Khanna’s name was conspicuously absent. Later, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak confirmed the exit to Bollywood Hungama.

Following Khanna’s exit, Jaideep Ahlawat officially joined the cast of Drishyam 3. The actor, known for his intense performances, will be seen sharing screen space with Ajay Devgn and Tabu, marking his first association with the franchise.

About Drishyam 3

Presented by Star Studios, the Panorama Studios production is directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh. Produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 is all set to release theatrically on October 2, 2026.

About the Drishyam Franchise

The Drishyam series originated in 2013 with Jeetu Joseph’s Malayalam crime thriller, produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas and starring Mohanlal as George Kutty. The film became a cult classic, spawning remakes across multiple languages.

In 2015, Panorama Studios, led by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, acquired the Hindi remake rights. The Hindi adaptation, directed by the late Nishikant Kamat, featured Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor, and went on to become one of the most acclaimed thrillers in Indian cinema. With Drishyam 3, the makers aim to build on that legacy while delivering a fresh, high-stakes narrative.