MUMBAI — The Central Board of Film Certification has granted a U/A certificate with zero cuts to the upcoming thriller Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, starring Ajay Devgn. The certification was issued on September 28, clearing the film for an uncut theatrical release on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.
The certification confirms the film's official runtime at 150 minutes, or 2 hours and 30 minutes. This makes the third installment eight minutes longer than Drishyam 2, which ran for 2 hours and 22 minutes, while remaining shorter than the 2015 original, which logged a runtime of 162 minutes.
CBFC Clearance and Official Runtime
The censor board's decision ensures that the concluding chapter of the Hindi thriller franchise reaches theaters entirely intact. The approval without mandated edits clears any potential regulatory hurdles ahead of the scheduled holiday launch.
Audiences will see the continuation of protagonist Vijay Salgaonkar's story as the narrative addresses whether he finally faces arrest or eludes law enforcement once again. Devgn previously clarified in an interview that this Hindi film features an independent storyline and does not connect to Mohanlal’s upcoming Malayalam-language Drishyam 3.
Standalone Narrative and Cast Changes
Devgn returns to lead the cast alongside core family members portrayed by Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav. Tabu also reprises her recurring role as the senior police officer pursuing the Salgaonkar case.
The ensemble features one significant personnel change from the previous installment. While Akshaye Khanna portrayed an investigating officer in Drishyam 2, actor Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast of the third film to step into the investigative role opposite Devgn.
Advance Bookings and Opening Day Projections
Public interest following the trailer release has translated into significant early ticket sales across domestic circuits. Box office tracking portal Sacnilk reported that the film crossed the Rs 10 crore mark in advance bookings within two days, selling more than 200,000 tickets including blocked seats.
Trade estimates suggest the thriller could record a massive theatrical opening. According to industry tracker Koimoi, projections indicate Drishyam 3 could register an opening-day collection of up to Rs 50 crore upon its release on October 2.
FAQ:
What certification did 'Drishyam 3' receive from the CBFC?
The Central Board of Film Certification granted Drishyam 3: The Conclusion a U/A certificate with zero cuts on September 28.
What is the official runtime of 'Drishyam 3'?
The film has a total runtime of 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes), which is eight minutes longer than Drishyam 2.
Who replaces Akshaye Khanna in 'Drishyam 3'?
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast of Drishyam 3, taking over the police role previously occupied by Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 2.
