Drishyam 3 EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Pathak on crafting Ajay Devgn’s thriller, says ‘If you don't get climax right, buildup can fall apart’
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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ Takes Original Route With Shock Ending Planned

Director Abhishek Pathak reveals the third thriller entry had to ditch remakes and crack a fresh climax before writing began.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read

Ajay Devgn is set to bring Vijay Salgaonkar back to the big screen, but the upcoming third chapter of the popular thriller franchise is taking a brand-new approach. Writer-director Abhishek Pathak revealed that the creative team decided to craft an entirely original narrative rather than following an existing script framework. Reports indicate that the decision stemmed from a desire to keep mystery fans on their toes. Pathak highlighted that modern moviegoers pay close attention to tiny details, recall specific dialogue lines, and track narrative clues from prior films. Because audiences have grown so perceptive, relying on a familiar thriller template was no longer an option.

Why Is Drishyam 3 Moving Away From Adaptation?

After completing the second installment, Pathak realized that any potential continuation needed a fresh perspective. The director explained that repeating past narrative tricks would fail to deliver the genuine shock factor that made the franchise a hit in the first place. To maintain high stakes, he committed early on to steering the main character's journey down an unmapped path. The development process required patience, particularly when it came to constructing the story's high-stakes conclusion. The filmmaker stressed that a thriller relies heavily on its final act. If the climax falls flat, the tension built throughout the preceding scenes completely unravels.

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What Can Fans Expect From Vijay Salgaonkar’s Final Chapter?

The writing crew actually delayed drafting the complete screenplay until they cracked the perfect ending. Only after securing a resolution that felt truly unexpected did full-scale scriptwriting move forward. The goal for the upcoming feature is to deliver a conclusion that leaves long-time followers stunned. As one of the most celebrated mystery sagas in modern Indian cinema, the stakes for this upcoming chapter remain exceptionally high. With Devgn returning to headline the finale and an original script guiding the suspense, the project aims to deliver a tailored cinematic experience that keeps viewers guessing until the.

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Will Drishyam 3 be an original story?
Yes, director Abhishek Pathak confirmed the film will feature a fresh, original narrative rather than following previous adaptation blueprints.
Who is starring in Drishyam 3?
Ajay Devgn is returning to headline the thriller as main character Vijay Salgaonkar.
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