Ajay Devgn is all set to reprise his role as Vijay Salgaonkar once again. The makers recently announced ‘Drishyam 3’, confirming the return of the crime-thriller franchise. The film is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026. However, there are various discussions surrounding the film's cast. Recently, there were reports that Akshaye Khanna had exited the film. Now, there are reports of a new actor joining the cast. Find out who this actor is…

Jaideep Ahlawat Joins the Cast
Amidst the rumors of Akshaye Khanna's exit from the film, there are now reports that Jaideep Ahlawat has joined the cast of ‘Drishyam 3’. This is Jaideep Ahlawat's first time joining this crime-thriller franchise. According to a Pinkvilla report, the makers have cast Jaideep Ahlawat in the film. Pinkvilla states that "Jaideep Ahlawat will begin shooting for ‘Drishyam 3’ in January 2026. He has been chosen for a significant and very exciting role that will bring a new twist to the story."

Makers Have Not Confirmed
The makers have not yet confirmed Jaideep Ahlawat's entry into the film.  Similarly, the makers have not yet reacted to the rumors of Akshaye Khanna's exit from the film. This means that both these reports are currently based on speculation. Now it remains to be seen when the makers will release any information about the film's cast.

Ajay Devgn to Return as Vijay Salgaonkar
In ‘Drishyam 3’, Ajay Devgn will once again play the role of Vijay Salgaonkar, who is ready to do anything for his family. In addition, Tabu is also returning as IG Meera Deshmukh in the third part, continuing the intense psychological conflict between the two characters. The chemistry between the two actors has been appreciated in previous films, and their acting has also been praised. The third part is expected to continue the story from where the previous installment left off.

The 'Drishyam' franchise began in Hindi in 2015.
The Drishyam franchise originated as a Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor in 2013, starring Mohanlal in the lead role. Its Hindi adaptation was released in 2015, directed by Nishikant Kamat. Following the success of the first film, the second part, 'Drishyam 2', was released in 2022. It was also a box office success.

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