Movie: Drishyam: The Conculsion
Rating: 3.25/5
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj and others
Director: Abhishek Pathak
Produced By: Panorama Studios, Studio 18
Release Date: 02-10-2026
Story:
Following the events of Drishyam 2, Meera Deshmukh (Tabu) and her husband Mahesh (Rajat Kapoor) decide to reopen the case involving their son Sam. Determined to uncover the truth behind his death and send Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn) to prison, they join forces with Crime Branch SP Rajveer Singh Tomar (Jaideep Ahlawat).
What follows is a tense game of cat and mouse between Vijay and those determined to bring him down. The rest of the film revolves around the strategies, counter-strategies, and traps set on both sides.
Performances
Ajay Devgn is excellent as Vijay Salgaonkar. He once again brings the character's trademark composure, intensity and subtle expressions to the role.
Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor deliver solid performances, while franchise newcomers Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj make a strong impression in their respective roles.
Jaideep Ahlawat, in particular, adds considerable intensity to the investigation, and his face-off with Ajay Devgn at the interval is one of the film's standout moments.
Ajay Devgn is excellent as Vijay Salgaonkar. He once again brings the character's trademark composure, intensity and subtle expressions to the role.
Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor deliver solid performances, while franchise newcomers Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj make a strong impression in their respective roles.
Jaideep Ahlawat, in particular, adds considerable intensity to the investigation, and his face-off with Ajay Devgn at the interval is one of the film's standout moments.
What Works:
Unlike a direct continuation of the Malayalam source material, Drishyam: The Conclusion takes a completely new narrative route. The way the screenplay is designed works well for the most part.
Director Abhishek Pathak and his team build the first half around suspense and investigation, while timely comedy provides some relief. The growing pressure around Vijay is effectively established as the trap slowly begins to close in on him.
The interval face-off between Jaideep Ahlawat and Ajay Devgn is brilliantly staged and delivers a strong high.
The second half shifts the story into the courtroom, and the proceedings remain engaging for the most part. The proceedings maintain the tension without losing momentum.
The final stretch, where Vijay turns the tables on his opponents in his trademark style, provides the film with a satisfying high.
Unlike a direct continuation of the Malayalam source material, Drishyam: The Conclusion takes a completely new narrative route. The way the screenplay is designed works well for the most part.
Director Abhishek Pathak and his team build the first half around suspense and investigation, while timely comedy provides some relief. The growing pressure around Vijay is effectively established as the trap slowly begins to close in on him.
The interval face-off between Jaideep Ahlawat and Ajay Devgn is brilliantly staged and delivers a strong high.
The second half shifts the story into the courtroom, and the proceedings remain engaging for the most part. The proceedings maintain the tension without losing momentum.
The final stretch, where Vijay turns the tables on his opponents in his trademark style, provides the film with a satisfying high.
What Doesn't Work:
The audience has already witnessed two films in this franchise, and this has been announced as the final chapter. As a result, the eventual outcome isn't particularly difficult to anticipate.
Because viewers are familiar with the franchise's formula, the shock value is slightly lower compared to the first two instalments. A few portions in the beginning also take time to pick up pace.
Some of the twists in the final stretch are also relatively easy to anticipate, which takes away a little from the surprise factor.
The audience has already witnessed two films in this franchise, and this has been announced as the final chapter. As a result, the eventual outcome isn't particularly difficult to anticipate.
Because viewers are familiar with the franchise's formula, the shock value is slightly lower compared to the first two instalments. A few portions in the beginning also take time to pick up pace.
Some of the twists in the final stretch are also relatively easy to anticipate, which takes away a little from the surprise factor.
Drishyam: The Conclusion Review & Verdict:
Drishyam: The Conclusion gives the franchise a fitting conclusion. Despite a few slow portions in the early stages and some predictable twists towards the end, the film remains engaging thanks to its effective screenplay, strong performances, and an impactful climax.
Ajay Devgn leads the film with a controlled and intense performance, while the supporting cast adds considerable value. The courtroom drama and final payoff provide enough thrills to make this a satisfying final chapter.
Drishyam: The Conclusion gives the franchise a fitting conclusion. Despite a few slow portions in the early stages and some predictable twists towards the end, the film remains engaging thanks to its effective screenplay, strong performances, and an impactful climax.
Ajay Devgn leads the film with a controlled and intense performance, while the supporting cast adds considerable value. The courtroom drama and final payoff provide enough thrills to make this a satisfying final chapter.
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