Fans of the Drishyam franchise have a reason to celebrate. After months of anticipation, Drishyam 3 has officially gone into production, bringing exciting news for audiences eagerly waiting for the next
chapter of the suspense thriller.
The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Ishita Dutta and Shriya Saran, and the announcement has already created a buzz across social media.
Ishita Dutta Confirms Drishyam 3 Shoot With Instagram Post
Ishita Dutta took to her Instagram handle to confirm the development. She shared a photo of the film’s clapboard with Drishyam 3 clearly mentioned, along with another picture of herself standing in front of her vanity van.
She captioned the post as, “Do I need to say more….. #Drishyam3”. The post quickly caught fans’ attention.
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Drishyam 3 Release Date Confirmed for October 2, 2026
Earlier, the makers officially confirmed the release date of Drishyam 3. The announcement was made on Instagram with the caption: “#Drishyam3 on #DrishyamDay Aakhri hissa baaki hai.”
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The film is set to hit theatres on October 2, 2026, a date that holds significance for the franchise.
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 to Release Earlier in 2026
Drishyam is the Hindi adaptation of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film directed by Jeethu Joseph. Both the original Malayalam film and its Hindi remakes received massive appreciation from audiences and critics alike.
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Interestingly, Mohanlal, who stars in the Malayalam version, has already completed shooting for Drishyam 3. The Malayalam instalment is scheduled to release on April 2, 2026, several months before the Hindi version.
Drishyam 3 Controversy: Akshaye Khanna Exits the Film
Apart from excitement, Drishyam 3 has also been surrounded by controversy. Actor Akshaye Khanna, who was expected to be part of the film, exited the project just days before shooting began.
According to producer Kumar Mangat, Akshaye reportedly had issues related to his look and remuneration and chose to walk out despite having signed an agreement.
Following Akshaye’s exit, rumors suggested that Jaideep Ahlawat might step into the role. However, director Abhishek Pathak dismissed the speculation.
