
Actress Ishita Dutta is returning to Drishyam once again and has officially begun shooting for the third part of the much-anticipated thriller titled Drishyam 3. The actor shared a picture of the film’s clapboard, followed by another image of herself standing beside her vanity van, offering fans a quiet confirmation that the cameras are rolling. Captioning the post simply, she wrote, “Do I need to say more…..#Drishyam3,” a line that instantly caught the attention of franchise loyalists.
The makers of Drishyam 3 kicked off the Goa schedule in December, with filming officially flagging off on January 8.
The current schedule, being shot extensively across locations in Goa, is expected to continue till the end of February. The entire principal cast is part of this leg, making it one of the most crucial schedules of the film.
Joining the franchise this time is Jaideep Ahlawat, whose casting has generated considerable buzz.
Known for his intense screen presence and layered performances, Jaideep is expected to bring a fresh and unpredictable dynamic to the Drishyam universe. While details about his character remain tightly under wraps, his addition signals a new narrative curve in the already complex storyline.
Returning to reprise their iconic roles are Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor. Together, they anchor the franchise’s trademark mix of emotional tension, moral ambiguity, and edge-of-the-seat suspense.
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The Drishyam series follows the gripping story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a man who will go to any length to protect his family after the shocking disappearance of a police officer’s son. In the sequel, the family attempts to move on from their traumatic past, only to find old secrets threatening to resurface. Drishyam 3 is expected to take this psychological cat-and-mouse game to its next chapter, raising the stakes further.
Presented by Star Studios and produced by Panorama Studios, the film is directed by Abhishek Pathak. The screenplay is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh, with production backed by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak.
Scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026, Drishyam 3 continues the legacy of a franchise that began as a Malayalam film and went on to be remade in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, cementing its place as one of Indian cinema’s most enduring thriller sagas.
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