The wait for the third chapter of this popular crime-thriller franchise is finally nearing its end. Ajay Devgn is returning to screens once again as Vijay Salgaonkar, and the makers have now announced the trailer date for Drishyam 3. Alongside the announcement, a new family poster has also been released, further fuelling audience curiosity. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film will hit theatres on October 2, 2026, timed with Gandhi Jayanti. Ajay Devgn will be joined by Shriya Saran, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor and Ishita Dutta in key roles.
New poster shows the tension, trailer date confirmed
The new poster shared by the makers on Saturday shows Vijay Salgaonkar seated in a car with his family, with visible tension and unease on every face. Along with the poster, it was confirmed that the Drishyam 3 trailer will release on September 9, 2026. Sharing the poster, Ajay Devgn wrote in his caption, "The questions remain the same. But the answers are now closer." The Instagram post set off a wave of reactions, with fans flooding the comments section soon after it went up.
Fans celebrate on social media
The moment the trailer date was announced, excitement among Ajay Devgn's fans on social media was hard to miss. Many commenters praised Vijay Salgaonkar's sharp mind and expressed huge hype for the film. Some users said they had already marked October 2 on their calendars and called the film a masterpiece in the making, while others admitted they simply could not wait any longer. Overall, the trailer announcement has generated significant buzz among the franchise's followers.
Theatrical release timed with Gandhi Jayanti
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, this third instalment of the franchise has been made for a theatrical release. The makers have already confirmed that the film will open in cinemas nationwide on October 2, 2026, which falls on Gandhi Jayanti. The trailer date announcement comes just ahead of that release, and promotions are expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks as anticipation builds further.
Who plays whom in Drishyam 3
In this third chapter of the franchise, Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, while Tabu reprises her role as IG Meera Deshmukh. Shriya Saran plays Nandini, Vijay Salgaonkar's wife, while Rajat Kapoor plays Mahesh Deshmukh. Prakash Raj and Jaideep Ahlawat are also joining the franchise in important new roles, and Ishita Dutta remains part of the main cast as well. With such an experienced ensemble in place, expectations from the film have only grown, and all eyes are now on the trailer arriving on September 9.
