Drishyam 3 Release Date: Drishyam 3 will release in theatres on October 2, 2026. And the date has instantly struck a chord with fans. You wonder why? While
let us explain. For fans who have been following the adventures of Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar from Day 1, the date is a strategic holiday release on the surface. However, within the Drishyam universe, October 2 carries far deeper narrative weight. It is not just a calendar choice, rather, it is the cornerstone on which Vijay’s meticulously crafted alibi was built in the OG film.
The OG Drishyam And October 2
In the original Drishyam that released in 2015, October 2, or Gandhi Jayant was the date that Vijay Salgaonkar famously used to mislead the police after a crime shook his family. In the film, capitalising on the nationwide bandh an dchaos that accompanies a public holiday, Vijay planted a trail of false evidence, convincing authorities that his family was out of town on the crucial day. From toll receipts to eyewitness accounts, everything pointed to October 2 as a day that seemingly proved his innocence.
The brilliance of Vijay’s plan lay in how ordinary the date was. Over time, October 2 has transformed from a mere date into a symbol of Vijay Salgaonkar’s intelligence, foresight and ability to outthink the system.
Drishyam 2 And October 2
Drishyam 2 (2022) further cemented the significance of October 2 by revisiting the costs of that original lie. The sequel explored how the truth, even when buried carefully, has a way of resurfacing. The date continued to haunt Vijay, - his greatest strength – his mind -was also his biggest burden.
Drishyam 3 And October 2
By choosing Drishyam 3’s release date as October 2, the makers are seemingly leaning fully into the franchise’s mythology. The new film might once again circle back to the past, reopening old wounds and unresolved questions. Can Vijay Salgaonkar once again stay ahead of the law? Or will the carefully constructed illusion finally cracks.
PS: October 2 is also Gandhi Jayanti, a day synonymous with truth, morality and non-violence – everything in ironic contrast to Vijay’s ambiguous morality.
