Drishyam 3 Hindi Version: Makers Explain Why Ajay Devgn’s Film Will Differ From Mohanlal’s 2025 Release

The makers of Drishyam 3 have officially confirmed that Ajay Devgn‘s Hindi adaptation will not be a straight copy of Mohanlal‘s Malayalam original. The two versions, while rooted in the same story, will chart distinctly different creative paths — a deliberate decision by the production team.

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The announcement has caught the attention of fans across both industries. Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in the Hindi version, reprising the role he played in Drishyam and Drishyam 2. The makers confirmed the Hindi film is currently in active development, though a release date is yet to be officially announced.

Drishyam 3 Background: Director and Production Details

Jeethu Joseph, who wrote and directed all previous instalments of the franchise, helms Drishyam 3 in Malayalam. The franchise — one of Indian cinema’s most successful thriller series — began with the 2013 Malayalam original and has since spawned remakes in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and several other languages. You can read more about the franchise’s history on IMDb.

The Malayalam version stars Mohanlal as Georgekutty, the beloved protagonist whose cat-and-mouse game with the police has gripped audiences for over a decade. Both Drishyam and Drishyam 2 were massive box office successes in their respective language versions. For the latest on Indian entertainment news, nowlatest.com has full coverage.

Hindi Version Cast and Creative Direction

The core cast of the Hindi version is expected to retain key names from the earlier films. Tabu, who plays the investigating officer IG Meera Deshmukh, is widely expected to return — her confrontations with Devgn‘s character being a defining element of the series. The makers have not yet confirmed the full cast officially.

What makes the Hindi version distinct, according to the makers, is the organic evolution of the story tailored to suit the cultural and narrative context of Hindi cinema audiences. The changes are not cosmetic — the creative team has apparently worked on plot points that diverge meaningfully from the Malayalam script. Fans looking for movie reviews of earlier instalments can find them on nowlatest.com.

Release Plans and Next Update

Drishyam 3 in Malayalam is currently the version furthest along in its production timeline. The Hindi version’s shoot schedule and official release window are expected to be announced once the Malayalam film’s release cycle is underway. Trade sources indicate the makers are being careful not to let one version overshadow the other.

The next confirmed development for the franchise will likely come when the Malayalam Drishyam 3 locks its theatrical release date — an announcement fans across India are waiting on.