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Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (born November 4, 1971), known professionally as Tabu, is an Indian actress known for playing troubled women in both mainstream and independent films of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and English languages, although she primarily works in the former.

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Ishita Dutta on set of Drishyam: The Conclusion

Ishita Dutta Confesses She’s Still Nervous Around Ajay Devgn & Tabu

Ishita Dutta admits she’s still nervous around Ajay Devgn and Tabu — even after sharing screen time with them in Drishyam: The Conclusion.

5 days ago1 min read

Mohanlal in a video message praising Ajay Devgn's Drishyam The Conclusion, shared by Star Studios on social media.

Mohanlal Praises Ajay Devgn's Drishyam The Conclusion As Fitting End

Mohanlal has praised Ajay Devgn's Drishyam The Conclusion in a video message, calling the Hindi franchise's final chapter a befitting end. Star Studios reshared his note and thanked him publicly.

6 days ago2 min

Ajay Devgn and Mohanlal in a split image referencing Drishyam: The Conclusion

Mohanlal Sends Ajay Devgn A Message On Drishyam The Conclusion

Mohanlal praised Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion after watching the Hindi thriller, congratulating director Abhishek Pathak and the cast for how the franchise's story was wrapped up.

6 days ago2 min

Nishant Singh in a promotional still from Drishyam The Conclusion, standing beside Neha Joshi as Shiv and Jenny.

Drishyam The Conclusion’s Climax Was a Secret From 90% of the Cast

In an exclusive interview, Nishant Singh confirms that 90% of the Drishyam The Conclusion cast and crew were unaware of the climax. The secrecy mirrored the film's central plot twist.

9 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam: The Conclusion

Regional Cinema

Drishyam: The Conclusion OTT Release: When and Where to Watch Ajay Devgn’s Final Vijay Sal

Netflix will stream Drishyam: The Conclusion, confirmed in the opening credits. But when? No date yet. Industry estimates point to November 13–27, based on the usual six-to-eight-week window between theatrical and digital releases.

8 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn in a rain-soaked scene, standing alone, face half-shadowed, as the camera pulls back.

Drishyam: The Conclusion Ends With a Lie

Drishyam: The Conclusion ends not with a confession, but with a silence. The courtroom doors close. The Salgaonkars walk out. And the audience is left with the same question that’s haunted this trilogy since day one: Was Vijay innocent? Or just better at pretending?

4 Oct 20261 min

A close-up of Tabu as Meera Deshmukh, eyes dark with quiet fury, staring directly at the camera. The background is blurred, lit in cold blue tones.

Drishyam 3 Ends With a Verdict. The Real Case Begins Now.

Meera Deshmukh’s final line — 'Wo galat hokar bhi hero hai... aur hum sahi hokar bhi villain' — is not just a quote. It’s a warning. The franchise may have ended, but the story hasn’t.

2 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in a tense courtroom scene, eyes locked on the camera, expression unreadable.

Drishyam The Conclusion Ends Franchise on Strong Note

Drishyam: The Conclusion is a satisfying ending for the franchise. The film benefits from solid performances and an effective screenplay that mostly holds the grip.

2 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn in a tense courtroom scene, eyes locked on Jaideep Ahlawat across the table. The lighting is stark. The silence is louder than any dialogue.

Regional Cinema

Drishyam The Conclusion Reimagines the Franchise with New Story and Villain

Drishyam: The Conclusion isn't a remake. It's a reimagining. And it's the best thing the franchise has ever done.

2 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat stare down each other in a tense scene from Drishyam 3: The Conclusion.

Drishyam 3 Hits Theatres on October 2, 2026

Drishyam 3: The Conclusion premiered on October 2, 2026, with Ajay Devgn leading a high-tension thriller that reimagines the franchise’s legacy. Jaideep Ahlawat’s SP Rajveer Singh Tomar draws strong reactions, while the ending divides audiences.

2 Oct 20262 min

Drishyam: The Conclusion

Drishyam The Conclusion Sees Vijay Salgaonkar's Past Return to Haunt Him

Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar faces his most personal trial yet in Drishyam: The Conclusion, where the law returns—not to punish, but to remember. The film’s climax rewrites the past, not with spectacle, but with silence.

2 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn in a tense scene from Drishyam: The Conclusion, standing against a dimly lit background with a determined expression.

Drishyam: The Conclusion Hits Theatres With Mixed Reviews

Drishyam: The Conclusion releases in Indian theatres on October 2, 2026, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Jaideep Ahlawat. While some praise it as a satisfying finale, others note narrative gaps and pacing issues.

2 Oct 20261 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in a tense courtroom scene from Drishyam: The Conclusion

Drishyam: The Conclusion Finds Its Punch In The Courtroom

Drishyam: The Conclusion sticks close to the Hindi franchise's established world rather than chasing Jeethu Joseph's darker Malayalam version, and the courtroom climax is where it earns its keep, per Filmfare's review.

2 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat in intense confrontation in Drishyam: The Conclusion

Drishyam The Conclusion Releases with Strong Reviews

Drishyam: The Conclusion hits theatres today, and early reviews call it the best in the franchise — with a standout face-off between Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat, and a climax twist critics say surpasses the originals.

1 Oct 20261 min

Ajay Devgn in a tense courtroom scene, facing off against Jaideep Ahlawat in Drishyam 3

Drishyam 3 Concludes Franchise on a High Note

Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, wraps up the popular franchise with a bold original story, strong writing, and powerful performances. The film is hailed as the best crime thriller of 2026 and a record-breaking blockbuster.

1 Oct 20262 min

Ajay Devgn speaking on stage as Vijay Salgaonkar ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion release

Ajay Devgn Says Hindi Films Face A Tougher Audience Puzzle

Ajay Devgn told FICCI FRAMES that Hindi films struggle because audience tastes shift every 80-90 km, unlike regional cinema with a defined viewer base, ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion's October 2 release.

1 Oct 20262 min

Poster of Drishyam: The Conclusion showing Ajay Devgn and Tabu against a dark backdrop

Drishyam: The Conclusion Rakes in 1.85 Lakh Tickets on Day One

The thriller ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ moved about 1.85 lakh moviegoers on its first day, with forecasts of 2 lakh tickets by morning and a potential Rs 55 crore net haul.

30 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn and Tabu at a promotional event for Drishyam The Conclusion

Drishyam The Conclusion sells over five lakh tickets pre‑release

The upcoming Drishyam The Conclusion has opened advance sales with over five lakh tickets sold, pulling in about ₹19.21 crore in three days, hinting at a blockbuster opening on October 2, 2026.

29 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn standing on a movie set with a backdrop of ticket counters displaying Drishyam The Conclusion branding

Drishyam The Conclusion Draws 120,000 Fans on First Day

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise opened strong, selling about 120,000 tickets in top Indian multiplexes. Industry watchers expect a holiday surge and a solid overseas run.

29 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar on the Drishyam 3 poster, staring intensely against a dark background

Drishyam 3 Races Past 80,000 Advance Tickets Ahead of Oct 2 Release

The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise has sold over 80,000 tickets before its first show, putting it on track for a blockbuster debut and possibly beating the advance‑sale record of Drishyam 2.

29 Sept 20262 min

Zarina Wahab as Zubeidaa standing on a railway platform, looking desperate as hunger forces her to beg.

Slum Dog 33 Temple Road Unveils Zarina Wahab’s Heart‑Wrenching Intro

Vijay Sethupathi teams up with director Puri Jagannadh for Slum Dog 33 Temple Road. A freshly released glimpse introduces Zarina Wahab as Zubeidaa, a mother forced into begging by hunger, sparking buzz across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi markets.

28 Sept 20262 min

Samvedna Suwalka as Advocate Gayatri Mohan in a courtroom scene from the Drishyam franchise

Samvedna Suwalka Returns As Advocate Gayatri Mohan For Drishyam Threequel

Samvedna Suwalka reprises her Drishyam 2 role of Advocate Gayatri Mohan in Drishyam: The Conclusion, recalling a nerve-wracking courtroom shoot and director Abhishek Pathak letting her find the character herself.

22 Sept 20262 min

Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar in a still from Drishyam: The Conclusion, releasing in theatres October 2, 2026.

Shriya Saran Bids Farewell To Nandini As Drishyam Wraps

Ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion's October 2 release, Shriya Saran opens up about wrapping her final scenes as Nandini, calling the goodbye emotional after years with the franchise.

22 Sept 20262 min

Poster or promotional still from Drishyam: The Conclusion featuring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar

Drishyam The Conclusion Drops Vingansa Ahead Of Oct 2 Release

Drishyam: The Conclusion has released its first track, Vingansa, a brooding number built around themes of revenge as Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar faces his toughest adversary yet ahead of the October 2 release.

17 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in a tense scene from the Drishyam: The Conclusion trailer

Drishyam 3 Trailer Crosses 100 Million Views In A Single Day

The trailer for Drishyam: The Conclusion crossed 100 million views in 24 hours and trended at number one on YouTube, as fans reacted to Ajay Devgn's new adversaries played by Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.

11 Sept 20262 min

Cast members at the Drishyam The Conclusion trailer launch event in Goa

Drishyam The Conclusion Trailer Drops In Goa, Ishita Dutta Misses It

Drishyam The Conclusion, arriving October 2, had its trailer launched in Goa with most of the cast in attendance. Ishita Dutta, who plays Anju, couldn't make it and posted her disappointment online.

10 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat and the Drishyam The Conclusion cast and crew on stage at the trailer launch event in Goa.

Ajay Devgn Wants Mohanlal's Approval For Drishyam The Conclusion

Ajay Devgn used the Goa launch of Drishyam The Conclusion's trailer to draw a hard line between his Hindi threequel and Mohanlal's Malayalam original, while admitting he wants Lal sir's blessing badly.

9 Sept 20262 min

Cast of Drishyam The Conclusion including Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat and Tabu at the Goa trailer launch event

Jaideep Ahlawat Says His Drishyam 3 Cop Isn't Akshaye Khanna's Replacement

Jaideep Ahlawat clarified his Crime Branch officer in Drishyam The Conclusion isn't a replacement for Akshaye Khanna's character, as the cast unveiled the trailer in Goa ahead of the October 2 release.

9 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in a still from the Drishyam: The Conclusion trailer, with Jaideep Ahlawat's police officer character in the background

Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar Story Ends October 2 With Drishyam Finale

Drishyam: The Conclusion, billed as the final chapter of Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar saga, opens October 2. Director Abhishek Pathak says he wrote the climax first, then built the film backwards from there.

9 Sept 20262 min

Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar and Jaideep Ahlawat as SP Rajveer Singh Tomar in a still from the Drishyam The Conclusion trailer

Drishyam The Conclusion Trailer Pits Ajay Devgn Against Jaideep Ahlawat

The trailer for Drishyam: The Conclusion is out, with Jaideep Ahlawat playing a Crime Branch officer hunting down Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar. The film hits theatres October 2.

9 Sept 20262 min

Tabu in character as Mumtaz in a still from Chandni Bar, dressed for the bar with a dim, red-lit backdrop

Chandni Bar Turns 25 And The Wound Still Hasn't Closed

Chandni Bar, Madhur Bhandarkar's 2001 film starring Tabu as a bar dancer trapped by caste and circumstance, nears its 25th anniversary on September 28 as sequel speculation involving Katrina Kaif surfaces.

6 Sept 20262 min