Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 9: Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has revealed that he wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch _Drishyam 3_ and share his feedback, saying the film's script is completely different from the Malayalam version.

Speaking during the trailer launch, the _Singham_ actor said the upcoming film has been a major challenge for the team as it takes the franchise in a new direction.

"In fact, I would like to say that this film is a big challenge for us because, with Mohanlal sir and Joseph, this is the first film -- the third, actually. The second was also, in a way, inspired by the original. But this is a completely different script. So, their three are completely different. Our film is completely different. It's not like we've made a few changes; it's completely different," Ajay said.

"So, I want Mohanlal sir and Joseph to see the film because I would also like their approval, you know, that they love it. That would make me very happy," he added.

Ajay also revealed that the team was initially uncertain whether the franchise would continue after the second instalment. He said creating another chapter was a challenging task as the story needed to retain its twists and intrigue while taking the narrative forward from where _Drishyam 2_ ended.

"I think after 'Drishyam 2', we didn't know whether this film would be made or not. Because it's not a film where you work out a script and say, 'Let's make a sequel.' It has to have the twists and turns, and being in the same area, starting the story from where it ended, taking it forward and making it so intriguing and interesting, I think it's nearly impossible," Ajay said.

He said the project took shape after Abhishek Pathak came up with an idea that impressed the team. Pathak subsequently worked with the writers for two-and-a-half years before developing the script.

"After that, Abhishek came with a thought. We all liked it. He worked with the writers for two and a half years. He worked very hard, and he came out with a script which I really think Abhishek had cracked. It was brilliant. It is brilliant," Ajay said.

The actor added that the team also felt the story needed a conclusion and that the franchise should not be extended beyond the third film.

"And we all also felt that there should be a conclusion. Because I don't think we should even attempt to go beyond this. Because everything, if you leave it on top, that's the best thing," he said.

Praising Pathak's work, Ajay said the director had "grown on 'Drishyam'" and that audiences would see the evolution in his approach to the franchise.

"So, the way he's worked the script out, the way he has shaped the film up, like he said, he's grown on 'Drishyam'. You will see in this film that he's really grown on 'Drishyam'. And just now, the writing part, the way he's executed the film, I think he's done a fabulous job," he added.

_Drishyam The Conclusion_, directed by Abhishek Pathak, also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav.

The film is scheduled to hit theatres on October 2, 2026.