Arriving in cinemas on the festive occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, the highly anticipated thriller franchise reached its climactic chapter under director Abhishek Pathak. While the series originally began as an adaptation of the acclaimed Mohanlal starrer, this third outing marks a complete departure with a fresh narrative penned directly by Abhishek Pathak himself. Although a separate continuation of the Malayalam original has been announced, this Hindi cinematic journey concludes definitively with this third release, serving as the official finale for the filmmaker's saga.
Filmmaker Karan Johar Celebrates the Cast and Crew Online
Shortly after the film debuted on the big screen, filmmaker Karan Johar caught a screening and shared his admiration across social media. Posting the theatrical poster on his Instagram story, he openly commended the vision of director Abhishek Pathak while reserving special praise for the central performances. Highlighting the work of lead actors Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat, he described their acting as exceptional and termed the entire experience entertaining, offering warm congratulations to the cast and crew on their massive blockbuster reception.
Fresh Cast Dynamics and Heightened Suspense
A significant highlight of this final chapter is the evolution of its ensemble. Alongside returning stalwarts Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Shriya Saran, the project introduced Jaideep Ahlawat in a high stakes role that had generated substantial mystery ahead of the premiere. His inclusion added a sharp layer of tension to the established narrative, and the on screen dynamic between the lead figures quickly became a focal talking point among moviegoers. Audiences responded enthusiastically to both the intricate twists of the plot and the seasoned screen presence delivered across the board.
Massive Screen Footprint Drives Day One Box Office Figures
On the commercial front, the Rs 110 crore production demonstrated immediate dominance across domestic theatres. Rolling out with an extensive footprint of 15,759 shows nationwide, the thriller achieved landmark numbers from its very first morning. Across India, the opening day net earnings touched Rs 66.75 crore, pushing the nationwide gross collection to Rs 80.10 crore. Such formidable initial receipts firmly establish the momentum of this final installment as it embarks on a dominant theatrical run.
