Actress Shriya Saran has spoken warmly about her Drishyam 3 co-star Ajay Devgn, describing him as a 'very intense actor' with a commanding presence that sets him apart from his peers. Speaking ahead of the film's release, Saran offered a rare on-set glimpse into Devgn's working style — one built on economy, precision, and emotional depth.

What Shriya Saran Said About Ajay Devgn

'Ajay works with his eyes. His eyes are very powerful. And he has a different kind of dialogue delivery. He is a very intense actor,' Saran said. She added that Devgn's disciplined approach means he rarely needs multiple takes: 'He is very hardworking. He doesn't need any other take. He works very hard.'

The praise underlines Devgn's reputation as one of Hindi cinema's most internally focused performers — an actor who has consistently prioritised understatement over theatrical flourish across a career spanning more than three decades.

Director Abhishek Pathak and the Drishyam Franchise

Saran also praised director Abhishek Pathak for his meticulous approach to the Drishyam franchise. She said Pathak invests considerable time working on the script, carefully mapping every twist before the cameras roll — a process she described as 'commendable.' Pathak, she noted, works closely with his writers to ensure the story's logic is airtight before it reaches the screen.

Reflecting on her character Nandini — the wife of Devgn's protagonist Vijay Salgaonkar — across the second and third instalments, Saran admitted that even her own familiarity with the role did not fully prepare her for the narrative turns. 'I know the character. I know who Nandini is. But I didn't think that this could happen,' she said.

About Drishyam: The Conclusion

Drishyam: The Conclusion is scheduled for a theatrical release on 2 October 2026. The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajat Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav.

The story follows Vijay Salgaonkar, who once again deploys careful planning, manipulation, and psychological strategy to protect his family as a fresh police and legal investigation threatens to unravel the truth. The film is a Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam original of the same name, which has also been remade in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

The Franchise in Context

The Drishyam franchise has been one of Hindi cinema's most commercially durable thriller series. The first Hindi instalment released in 2015, followed by Drishyam 2 in 2022, which became one of that year's biggest box-office performers. The third chapter arrives with considerable audience anticipation, and Saran's account of Devgn's on-set intensity suggests the filmmakers are leaning into the franchise's signature blend of psychological tension and family drama. With Tabu and the newly added Jaideep Ahlawat rounding out the cast, the concluding chapter looks set to raise the stakes significantly.