The long-awaited suspense thriller 'Drishyam 3', starring Ajay Devgn, has been released in cinemas. There is significant enthusiasm among viewers regarding this film.
People who left the screenings on the first day highly rated the plot and tension of the film. Unlike the Malayalam version, the story of 'Drishyam' in Hindi is presented completely differently, with new twists that held the audience's attention until the very end.
Ajay Devgn's film 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' is generating huge interest among viewers. Critics highly rate the screenplay, and many note Jaydeep Ahlavat's outstanding acting performance. In this crime thriller, the actor played the role of police officer Rajvir Singh Tomar. Meanwhile, Akshay Khanna is also being actively discussed on social media.
Ajay Devgn's film, released on Gandhi Jayanti, is being actively discussed on social networks. Many early reviews emphasize how the final installment connects with the events of the two previous films.
One user on X (Twitter) noted that the first half of Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam The Conclusion' surpasses the entire film 'Drishyam 3' by Mohanlal. This user stated that Jaydeep Ahlavat is the true hero until the interval, highlighting his amazing acting, anger, demeanor, and screen presence, which, in their opinion, Akshay Khanna could not convey.
Another commentator felt that the climax twist in 'Drishyam 3' is better than in 'Drishyam 1' and '2', and the overall tension and scene direction surpassed the previous parts. They expressed confidence in this after watching.
Yet another X user suggested that Akshay Khanna missed an opportunity to play a magnificent role, which Jaydeep Ahlavat brilliantly embodied. This user wrote that perhaps Akshay Khanna has made many mistakes in his career, but refusing 'Drishyam 3' could be his biggest mistake, noting Jaydeep Ahlavat's outstanding role.
Some users voiced an unpopular opinion, claiming that Jaydeep Ahlavat is a more talented actor than Akshay Khanna. Another user thanked Akshay Khanna for declining to participate in 'Drishyam The Conclusion', as they believe no one could have handled this role better than Jaydeep.
In 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion', Ajay Devgn once again plays Vijay Salgaonkar. Other actors in the film include Shrira Saran, Ishita Datta, Tabu, Jaydeep Ahlavat, and Mrinal Jadhav. The picture was directed by Abhishek Pathak.
The release of the film 'Drishyam 3' (Drishyam: Conclusion) is scheduled for October 2, marking the conclusion of a story that began 11 years ago with the Vijay Salgaonkar family. This film is the final installment in the 'Drishyam' franchise.
The film's trailer generated significant public interest, leading to a large number of pre-bookings. According to Sakencilk, in the first three days after sales began, specifically from September 27, the film collected over 400,000 tickets, generating a gross revenue of 17.23 crore rupees, of which about 10 crore was earned without corporate bookings. This period covers the dates from October 2 to October 4.
On the first day alone, October 2, the film was screened in approximately 7,480 theaters across the country, collecting 8.90 crore rupees from pre-bookings, including 6.73 crore rupees without corporate buyers. About 2.23 lakh tickets were sold on the first day. Industry analysts estimate that Ajay Devgn's picture could start with a box office collection exceeding 40 crore rupees, which would be the highest figure in the history of this franchise.
If the pace of pre-sales continues, 'Drishyam 3' could become the second highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, provided it collects around 40–50 crore rupees on its opening day. Currently, the record for the highest box office revenue in the Hindi film industry belongs to 'Durdanhar 2' with 90 crore rupees, followed by 'Border 2' starring Sunny Deol with 32.10 crore rupees.
The creators themselves announced that 'Drishyam: Conclusion' will be the last film in the Hindi franchise. All actors from previous parts will participate in the film, and Jaydeep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj will also join.
In contemporary cinema and web series, explicit or intimate scenes have become commonplace; romantic or kissing moments can be found in every second film. Nevertheless, sometimes creators emphasize such scenes so heavily that viewers feel uncomfortable watching them in a family setting.
When excessively explicit scenes are shown on screen, creators and actors often face sharp criticism and trolling from the audience. A prime example is the 2022 film 'Gahrayan,' which featured numerous explicit and intimate scenes between Deepika Padukone and Sindhan Chaturvedi.
After the film's release, the actors were subjected to heavy trolling on social media because many disliked the depiction of extramarital affairs, intimacy, and sexual desire in the movie.
In an interview with 'News18,' directors of 'Lust Stories 3,' Vikramaditya Motwani and Shakun Batra, openly discussed the negative reaction to films and shared their opinion on whether the majority of the Indian audience maintains conservative views.
Director Sachin Batra, commenting on the trolling received by the film for depicting sex and infidelity in 'Gahrayan,' stated that such things are not unprecedented in India. He noted that people can relate to such stories and see themselves in them. However, he added that there is a huge moral burden associated with questions of what is ethical, right, or wrong. In his view, society is not yet ready to change such established perceptions, as concepts of good and evil seem permanently fixed.
On the other hand, filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwani believes the problem lies not with the viewers but with those who consider themselves guardians of public morality. Vikramaditya emphasized that box office results show that no one refuses to watch such material. He called these people 'gatekeepers' who constantly assert that certain content should not or ought not to be watched because it contradicts culture, and they voice many similar remarks.
Overall, he believes that the approach to watching films has changed over the last two decades. The younger generation has become much more open to topics of sex, intimacy, and passion and is less inclined to judge others.
For those unfamiliar, the plot of Motwani's 'Lust Stories 3' is based on the sexual desires of middle-aged married women who decide to exchange their husbands to reintroduce excitement into their dull sexual lives.
