Drishyam: The Conclusion hits screens today — and the first wave of reactions is already painting it as a franchise-closing masterstroke. October 2, 2026, isn’t just another Friday. It’s the day Vijay Salgaonkar’s story ends. Or does it? The film arrives with a quiet confidence, no grand proclamations, just a single line from Taran Adarsh’s 4.5-star review echoing through every corner of social media: “The #AjayDevgn - #JaideepAhlawat face-off in the first half. Simply Marvellous.” That’s all anyone needs to hear. The rest is noise. The real drama isn’t on screen. It’s in how fast this one lands in the Rs 100 crore club. Early buzz says it’ll hit that mark by Sunday night. Maybe sooner. Trade sources are calling it a sure-shot blockbuster. One critic said it’s better than Parts 1 and 2. Another called the climax twist “unexpected”, which, in a franchise built on misdirection, is high praise. Tabu’s performance? Described as “controlled yet commanding.” Prakash Raj’s cameo? A “brilliant moment.” And Jaideep Ahlawat? Not just a new cop. He’s the storm breaking over Vijay’s carefully constructed peace. His arrival isn’t just plot. It’s reckoning. The film doesn’t rehash old ghosts. It digs into them. The body under the police station? Still there. The alibi? Still flawless. But now, someone’s asking questions. Someone who sees through the smoke. The courtroom sequences? They’re not just set pieces. They’re chess matches. And Ajay Devgn? He’s still the soul. Still the lifeline. Still the man who makes you believe in impossible plans. Whether you’re here for the thrills or the legacy, one thing’s certain: this isn’t a finale. It’s a final act. And the lights are about to go down.