Mohanlal highly praised Ajay Devgn's film 'Drishyam 3', calling it better than the original Malayalam film

The film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' has earned the status of a box office leader, causing a real sensation at the box office. This meme-worthy character from the 'Drishyam' franchise, which was often discussed in connection with the events of October 2nd, has gained wide popularity in pop culture. The franchise, based on a Malayalam remake, has been recognized as a global success, and three parts of this story have already been released in Hindi.

Recently, the film 'Drishyam: Conclusion' starring Ajay Devgn was released, and preliminary sales already indicated its potentially huge success. Before the film's release, it was expected that 'Drishyam 3' could collect 40–50 million rupees on the first day, but as the release date approached and audience interest grew, forecasts increased to 55–60 million rupees.

After the film's release on October 2nd, the first-day collection report became available. Thanks to the holiday associated with Ganesh Chaturthi, the film showed excellent results. According to Sakencilk, the film collected a net income of 66.75 million rupees in 15,735 theaters across the country. The gross revenue in India amounted to 80.10 million rupees. Furthermore, 'Drishyam 3' earned another 15 million rupees outside India, leading to a total global collection of 95.10 million rupees.

This success makes it the only Hindi film to collect such an amount in one day after Ranveer Singh's 'Durhandar: Revenge'. The film gave Ajay Devgn his biggest box office start in his 34-year career. Among actors from the 90s, he surpassed stars like Shah Rukh, Salman, Amir, and Akshay, setting a record for opening collections in Hindi. Moreover, he overtook the first-day collection of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jaan', which collected 65 million rupees in 2023, beating it by only 1 million rupees. Within Hindi releases, he is only surpassed by Ranveer Singh's 'Durhandar: Revenge', which started with 102 million rupees.

The film 'Drishyam 3' received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Following impressive first-day collections, it can be assumed that it may surpass the second part in total revenue. There is a possibility that within the first week, the film will exceed the mark of 150 million rupees. The film was written and directed by Abhishek Pathak. It is worth noting that this episode of the 'Drishyam' series is not a direct remake of the Malayalam original.

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 film 'Drishyam: Conclusion,' starring Ajay Devgn, was released in theaters on October 2, nearly 11 years after the premiere of the first part of 'Drishyam' in 2015. The original picture was a sensation due to its combination of family emotions and unexpected plot twists. This work was an official remake of the Malayalam film 'Drishyam,' whose screenplay was written by Jeethu Joseph.

The 'Drishyam' series has evolved into a franchise that currently consists of three parts in different languages. However, in the version for the Hindi-speaking audience, the third episode, 'Drishyam: Conclusion,' was written by the project creator Abhishek Pathak himself, rather than being based on the plot of the Malayalam counterpart. Furthermore, Vijay Salgaonkar's story is concluded in this version.

Despite 'Drishyam' being a remake franchise, the Hindi version differs from the Malayalam original. Although the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' could initially be perceived as the third installment, after watching, it became clear that opting for the new version was the right choice. Critics and audiences agree that 'Drishyam: Conclusion' significantly surpasses the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' in terms of viewer engagement. Meanwhile, the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' is considered the weakest film within this franchise.

In the plot of the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3,' Georgekutty dreams of a new life with his family, wishing for his daughter Anju to marry and establish her own home. However, due to negative public opinion arising from the Varun murder case in the city, no one wants to marry Anju. Meanwhile, Varun's parents, Gita and Prabhakar, are planning revenge for their son's death. They devise a carefully planned scheme for Anju to reveal the truth about Varun's murder and her father's secret. Gita and Prabhakar achieve partial success in this mission. But then Georgekutty intervenes to protect his daughter and voluntarily surrenders to the police, thus concluding the story of 'Drishyam 3,' which resembles a family drama more than a suspense thriller.

Ajay Devgn's version uses only about ten percent of the plot from the Malayalam counterpart. 'Drishyam: Conclusion' focuses not only on Vijay Salgaonkar's family but also includes a police investigation and a gripping court trial. Tension builds around Sam's body. Unlike the Hindi version, where the focus is not on Anju's marital life, here attention is paid to Vijay Salgaonkar's cunning and resourcefulness in confronting his adversaries. Thus, the Hindi 'Drishyam 3' retains the core of the franchise, whereas the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' delves too deeply into family drama, causing disappointment. It can be argued that Ajay Devgn made the right decision not to create a layer-by-layer remake of Mohanlal's film. This deserves praise for director and writer Abhishek Pathak for creating such a strong film.