Drishyam: The Conclusion Review - Ajay Devgn Final Film

Drishyam: The Conclusion Hits Theatres With Mixed Reviews

Ajay Devgn's thriller concludes the franchise with a box office push, but critics debate whether it lives up to its legacy.

By Front Row1 hour ago1 min read

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October 2, 2026, marked the theatrical debut of Drishyam: The Conclusion, the final chapter in the Hindi-language franchise that began with a remake of the Malayalam hit. The film, directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Kumar Mangat Pathak, brings closure to Vijay Salgaonkar’s story with a cast anchored by Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, and Ishita Dutta.

The film’s reception is split. Taran Adarsh of Film Companion called it "the BEST FILM in the Drishyam franchise" and a "SURE-SHOT BLOCKBUSTER," praising its emotional weight and execution. Renuka of Times of India noted the runtime — two-and-a-half hours, began to drag toward the end, though she acknowledged the film’s grip on tension. Moneycontrol echoed this, citing convenient plot devices and missed clues, yet admitted the film still delivers suspense.

India Today’s Sana gave it a 3/5, echoing the high expectations but questioning the logic of certain resolutions. Hindustan Times’ Rishabh was more critical, arguing the film asks audiences to accept too much on faith, failing to recapture the original’s magic. Despite the critiques, all five reviews counted were positive, with no negative scores reported.

Unlike earlier entries, this installment is not a remake. It’s an original Hindi script crafted independently for the franchise’s conclusion. That shift may explain the unevenness some reviewers detected. Still, the film appears poised for commercial success, riding on the momentum of the series and the star power of Devgn and Tabu.

With no major controversies or behind-the-scenes drama reported, the focus remains on performance and storytelling. The next move? Box office numbers from opening weekend will tell if the audience agrees with the critics, or if nostalgia outweighs critique.