The Hindi Drishyam franchise is heading towards its final chapter with Drishyam: The Conclusion, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 2, 2026. With Ajay Devgn returning as the much-loved Vijay Salgaonkar, expectations are high for the crime thriller. Ahead of its release, reports have surfaced revealing the remuneration reportedly received by several members of the cast.
Ajay Devgn Reportedly Charged INR 18–22 Crore
According to a NewsX report, Ajay Devgn, who once again plays Vijay Salgaonkar, has reportedly been paid between INR 18 crore and INR 22 crore for Drishyam: The Conclusion. The reported amount has drawn attention as it is lower than the INR 30 crore he was reportedly paid for Drishyam 2 in 2022.
Tabu, who reprises her role as Meera Deshmukh, the former Inspector General of Police, is reportedly receiving between INR 2.5 crore and INR 3.5 crore for the film.
Shriya Saran, who plays Nandini Salgaonkar, Vijay’s wife, is said to have earned around INR 1 crore to INR 1.5 crore for her role.
Reported Fees of the Supporting Cast
Ishita Dutta, who returns as Vijay and Nandini’s elder daughter Anju Salgaonkar, has reportedly been paid between INR 50 lakh and INR 80 lakh.
Rajat Kapoor, who portrays Mahesh Deshmukh, Meera’s husband, is reportedly charging between INR 40 lakh and INR 70 lakh.
The film also features Jaideep Ahlawat in the role of SP Rajveer Singh Tomar IPS, a new Crime Branch officer. His character is expected to bring a fresh investigative element to the story. However, his reported remuneration for the film has not been publicly disclosed.
The reported figures have not been officially confirmed by the filmmakers and are based on media reports.
What to Expect From ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam: The Conclusion is produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Ajit Andhare and Alok Jain. The film is presented by Panorama Studios and Star Studio18.
Unlike the Malayalam version of the franchise, the Hindi film will follow an original storyline, offering a separate conclusion to Vijay Salgaonkar’s story. The title and release date were officially announced on August 24, 2026.
Principal photography for the film was carried out between December 2025 and June 2026, primarily in Mumbai and Goa.
The final instalment once again places Vijay and his family under pressure as his past secrets face renewed scrutiny amid a fresh investigation.
‘Drishyam 3’ Advance Booking
Advance bookings for Drishyam: The Conclusion opened on September 27, 2026. The film has reportedly recorded more than INR 18 crore in gross advance bookings ahead of its theatrical release, adding to the anticipation surrounding its opening.
Drishyam: The Conclusion will release in cinemas on October 2, 2026.