Drishyam 3 release date announced in BSE filing, Ajay Devgn to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in 2026 crime thriller
Ajay Devgn will return as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the next installment in the popular crime thriller franchise. A formal disclosure submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange by Panorama Studios has revealed that the film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. While an official announcement from the makers is still awaited, the regulatory document has already caught public attention online.
Production confirmed via stock exchange filing
The confirmation came through an official letter from Panorama Studios to the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. The filing was made public on May 29, 2025, and later went viral on May 30. It stated that the company has entered into a production agreement with Digital 18 Media Private Limited for the making of Drishyam 3.
'We are pleased to inform you that the company has entered into a Production Agreement with M/S. Digital 18 Media Private Limited, for the production of a Hindi feature film titled 'Drishyam 3,' starring Mr. Ajay Devgn and others, directed by Mr. Abhishek Pathak,' the official letter mentioned.
Abhishek Pathak returns as director
Abhishek Pathak, who directed Drishyam 2, will return to helm the third installment as well. The collaboration between Panorama Studios and Digital 18 Media continues with the third film, building on the commercial and critical success of the previous entries.
The Drishyam franchise began in 2015, followed by Drishyam 2 in 2022. The second part starred Ajay Devgn alongside Shriya Saran, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, and Ishita Dutta.
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October 2 release date aligns with franchise's storyline
The chosen release date—October 2—is significant for fans familiar with the franchise. The storyline of Drishyam has always included Gandhi Jayanti as a key plot reference, making the 2026 date a thematic continuation.
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is also gearing up for his next release, De De Pyaar De 2, which co-stars R. Madhavan and Rakul Preet Singh.
No break between announcements and action
With the production announcement already submitted as part of legal disclosure obligations, it is clear that the groundwork for Drishyam 3 is well underway. The combination of returning cast, thematic continuity, and strategic release timing has already generated significant anticipation.
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