Drishyam The Conclusion has landed with a roar. $6.5 million overseas in its opening weekend — second only to one other Hindi film this year, has made it the most successful international launch of 2026 for an Indian release. And Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar, the man who once outsmarted the system, just outperformed it at the box office too. The final chapter of the franchise opened strong: $1.8M on Friday, $2.5M on Saturday, $2.2M on Sunday. Not bad for a thriller that doesn’t even have a villain named in the title. It’s not just numbers. It’s momentum. The film topped the charts in the UAE, cracked the top five in Canada and Australia, and held firm in the UK and North America. Even in the US, where Hindi films rarely break into the top ten, Drishyam 3 landed at #10. That’s not a fluke. That’s franchise gravity. The film, directed by Abhishek Pathak and produced by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios, is already being called the biggest overseas opening of Devgn’s career. Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, all back in the game, all part of a cast that knows how to deliver tension like a loaded gun. Bollywood Bubble gave it four stars: “You need to see this film in theatres.” And audiences agree. They’re showing up. But here’s what’s quieter than the opening weekend: the absence of Akshaye Khanna. He was originally set to return, then pulled out last minute. No official reason. No statement. Just silence. Some fans are relieved. Others wonder if the script had to change. Or if the role was always meant to be someone else’s. One thing’s certain. The story isn’t over. The film hits Indian screens on October 2. And if the overseas numbers are any guide, the domestic run might just be the real finale.