Drishyam The Conclusion Review: A gripping farewell to a man who always knew how to stay one step ahead
Drishyam The Conclusion Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Drishyam The Conclusion movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav
Director: Abhishek Pathak
Release Date: 2nd October 2026 in cinemas
Story: After the events of Drishyam 2, Meera Deshmukh (Tabu) is still disturbed and decides to take her own life. Her husband Mahesh (Rajat Kapoor) stops her and convinces her to reopen the case and bring Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn) behind bars for their son’s death mystery.
They team up with Crime Branch SP Rajveer Singh Tomar (Jaideep Ahlawat) takes charge of the investigation and begins looking at the old case from a fresh perspective. As Rajveer starts putting together the pieces that could expose Vijay’s carefully constructed story, Mira also hires the services of celebrated advocate Indrajit Shetty (Prakash Raj).
He is determined to reopen the case and challenge the version of events that Vijay and his family have carefully constructed. And so, begins another game of cat and mouse. Once again, Vijay, wife Nandini (Shriya Saran) and daughters Anju (Ishita Dutta) and Anu (Mrunal Jadhav) are dragged to court.
The courtroom drama dwells upon several issues, significant among them being the point of Vijay having replaced the body of Sam with the body of one Christopher Pinto, and the point of Vijay spending an evening with Raghu (Ajeet Singh Palawat), watchman of the medical institute where the body of Sam was shifted to by the police. After hearing both the sides, what is the verdict pronounced by the court?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Direction
4. First Half
5. Story
Negatives
1. Length
2. Climax
3. Uneven Screenplay
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film plan to watch it on its release date as liked the trailer and loved previous 2 films of this franchise. The film picks up the story of Vijay and his family, who are still living under the shadow of the events that unfolded in the previous instalment. Just when things appear to be settling down, a renewed investigation threatens to dismantle the carefully constructed world Vijay has built to protect his family.
Drishyam The Conclusion gives you the familiar twists, revelations and reversals rather than attempting anything radically new. Some of the surprises are clever; others feel a little too conveniently placed. Yet, the screenplay keeps you guessing, which is exactly what a Drishyam film needs to do. The first-half confrontation between Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat stands out. Their contrasting screen energies create tremendous tension, making their exchanges among the most memorable portions of the film. The courtroom sequences are equally effective, with the opening sequence involving Prakash Raj, Devgn and his family immediately establishing the stakes. There are a number of scenes which bring the audience to the edge of their seats. The courtroom drama is the screenplay’s mainstay, and it thoroughly entertains the viewers. But there are other scenes and sequences which are equally interesting. The scene in which Tomar visits Vijay’s house while a prospective groom has come with his family to meet Anju is outstanding. The last part of the drama, after the court pronounces its judgement, is terrific as it explains how things were planned and executed. Overall, the drama literally holds the audience in rapt attention. The film is at its most interesting when it looks beyond Vijay the mastermind. Is he genuinely empathetic and community-driven, or does he instinctively build relationships knowing they could come in handy someday? A sequence involving religion is particularly effective and emerges as one of the film’s high points. Dialogues are fantastic. While the funny and sarcastic dialogues evoke laughter at several places, many other dialogues make the proceedings more enjoyable. The background score further elevates the suspense, adding intensity to several crucial moments. Its biggest strength remains its ability to keep you immersed and consistently anxious about what happens next. The film also explores the moral ambiguity that has always made Vijay an interesting character. He is a man who has repeatedly manipulated the truth, yet audiences continue to understand his actions through the lens of his family’s protection Unlike the previous instalments, this film is not a remake of a Malayalam original. Instead, it features an original Hindi script developed independently to give the Bollywood franchise a definitive finale.
Ajay Devgn once again proves why Vijay Salgaonkar remains one of his most memorable characters. The fact that he remains amongst the rare actors who can also act with their eyes is beyond commendable. His controlled performance communicates the character’s intelligence, fear and determination without relying on exaggerated expressions. He understands that Vijay doesn’t need dramatic dialogues to establish his intelligence; sometimes, a simple look communicates more than an elaborate speech. Jaideep Ahlawat is terrific and brings a completely different energy to the Drishyam universe. His performance is restrained, authoritative and menacing without becoming theatrical. His chemistry and confrontations with Devgn provide the film with some of its strongest dramatic moments. Prakash Raj is terrific as Indrajith Shetty; he brings such authority to the character that it becomes difficult to take your eyes off him. Tabu is fabulous, bringing anger, pain, determination and revenge to her character with conviction. Prakash Raj adds considerable gravitas, while Shriya Saran takes us back to her character Nandini’s innocence. Rajat Kapoor brings dignity to his role, and Kamlesh Sawant makes an impact and delivers the comic punch whenever he appears. Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav deliver decent acts despite having limited material to work with. Abhishek Pathak’s direction is pretty good. To live up to the high expectations of the first two parts is no mean task, and he does that with aplomb. His narration keeps the audience’s eyes glued to the screen because he doesn’t let the interest level dip even one bit.
However, the film is not without flaws. At two-and-a-half hours, however, the film begins to drag towards the end and could have benefited from tighter editing. Some developments require the audience to suspend disbelief. The emotional involvement of Vijay’s family, which was an important ingredient in the earlier films, also receives comparatively less attention. The narrative occasionally relies on familiar franchise elements, making certain moments feel less surprising than intended. For a concluding chapter, the emotional payoff could have been stronger. Ravi Basrur’s background score is good in the second half, but he could have done a better job in the first half. Some moments needed a more electrifying score. The film does maintain the tension neatly, but we can understand what will happen in the climax eventually. The climax isn’t a surprise, as we can guess who will win the battle eventually, making things slightly predictable. A film that has been marketed as the final chapter of one of Bollywood’s most loved thriller franchises, it never quite reaches the high of the films it is trying to conclude. The strange thing is, you cannot even say it is a bad film. It is simply not the grand farewell you were hoping for. Because the courtroom should have been where the film really explodes. Instead, it is strangely one of the biggest disappointments. The twists are there, the evidence keeps changing, the stakes keep rising, but the pulsating drama you expect from the final confrontation never quite arrives.
Overall, movie is a befitting finale to one of the best franchises in Indian cinema. It is a gripping thriller that keeps you hooked till the very end. It is executed brilliantly and feels absolutely perfect. An interesting original story, neat screenplay, situational comedy, and enthralling moments make this movie a highly engaging watch. It may not consistently recreate the brilliance of its predecessors, but it offers an engaging final chapter driven by Ajay Devgn’s controlled performance, Jaideep Ahlawat’s strong presence and a screenplay filled with suspense. After four years of waiting to see how Vijay Salgaonkar’s story finally ends, you wanted a mic-drop moment, you wanted to raise a toast. Instead, you find yourself applauding politely. My view on this film Highly Recommended.
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