Updated on: 01 October, 2026 06:17 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Before Vijay Salgaonkar returns one last time on October 02, 2026, let’s rewind! From the unforgettable October 2 connection to the twists that made the franchise a thriller favourite, "Drishyam" has plenty of fascinating details hiding in plain sight. As Drishyam: The Conclusion arrives in theatres on October 2, here are some lesser-known facts every fan should know.
Origin and Malayalam core
The franchise began with the Malayalam film Drishyam (2013) starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty, a cable TV operator who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family after an accidental killing.
The franchise began with the Malayalam film Drishyam (2013) starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty, a cable TV operator who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family after an accidental killing.
The Malayalam trilogy & beyond
• Drishyam (2013): Released on December 19, 2013, it became a massive box-office record-breaker.
• Drishyam 2 (2021): Released on Amazon Prime Video on February 19, 2021, and praised as one of the finest sequels in Indian cinema.
• Drishyam 3: The Past Never Stays Silent (2026): Released theatrically on May 21, 2026, grossing over 237 crore.
• Drishyam 4: Producer Antony Perumbavoor officially confirmed that a fourth Malayalam installment is in development.
• Drishyam (2013): Released on December 19, 2013, it became a massive box-office record-breaker.
• Drishyam 2 (2021): Released on Amazon Prime Video on February 19, 2021, and praised as one of the finest sequels in Indian cinema.
• Drishyam 3: The Past Never Stays Silent (2026): Released theatrically on May 21, 2026, grossing over 237 crore.
• Drishyam 4: Producer Antony Perumbavoor officially confirmed that a fourth Malayalam installment is in development.
Starring Ajay Devgn
The franchise was remade in Hindi as Drishyam (2015) directed by Nishikant Kamat, and Drishyam 2 (2022) directed by Abhishek Pathak.
The franchise was remade in Hindi as Drishyam (2015) directed by Nishikant Kamat, and Drishyam 2 (2022) directed by Abhishek Pathak.
Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026)
The final Hindi chapter releases on October 2, 2026. Unlike the earlier Hindi films, the makers developed this third part with an entirely original narrative divergence compared to Mohanlal's third Malayalam film, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar's story to a definitive close.
The final Hindi chapter releases on October 2, 2026. Unlike the earlier Hindi films, the makers developed this third part with an entirely original narrative divergence compared to Mohanlal's third Malayalam film, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar's story to a definitive close.
Indian languages
Remade in Kannada (Drishya, 2014), Telugu (Drushyam, 2014), and Tamil (Papanasam, 2015, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Jeethu Joseph).
Remade in Kannada (Drishya, 2014), Telugu (Drushyam, 2014), and Tamil (Papanasam, 2015, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Jeethu Joseph).
International adaptations
The movie is adapted internationally in Sinhalese and as the Chinese (Mandarin) hit adaptation Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019). Panorama Studios is also developing Korean, Spanish, and English versions.
The movie is adapted internationally in Sinhalese and as the Chinese (Mandarin) hit adaptation Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019). Panorama Studios is also developing Korean, Spanish, and English versions.
