Shivaleeka Oberoi took to social media on 1 October 2026 to share a heartfelt note for her filmmaker-husband Abhishek Pathak, just a day before the theatrical release of Drishyam: The Conclusion. The actor posted a series of behind-the-scenes images from the film's sets, offering a rare glimpse into the making of the third and final chapter of the franchise.

Shivaleeka's Message to Abhishek

In her caption, Shivaleeka reflected on the immense effort that went into the project. “I’ve seen the dream, the hard work, the sleepless nights and the heart behind it all. Tomorrow, the world gets to see what I’ve been lucky enough to witness. And if you’ve watched Drishyam, you already know..when it comes to family, my husband doesn’t play around,” she wrote, tagging Abhishek Pathak and adding the hashtags #DrishyamTheConclusion and #2ndOct.

The post underscored the personal stakes behind the film, with Shivaleeka noting that she had been fortunate to witness the journey from close quarters. Her reference to the franchise’s signature ‘family’ theme was widely noted by fans as a subtle nod to the film’s emotional core.

Cast and Key Details

Drishyam: The Conclusion stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu in the lead roles, with an ensemble that includes Prakash Raj, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishita Dutt, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor. The film is directed and co-written by Abhishek Pathak, with the screenplay also credited to Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. It is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, and presented by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios.

The Story So Far

The Drishyam franchise follows the Salgaonkar family, led by Vijay (played by Devgn), who is thrust into a desperate fight to protect his loved ones after a policewoman’s son goes missing and the family becomes a target. The first film introduced audiences to Vijay’s meticulous, do-whatever-it-takes approach to safeguarding his family.

In the second instalment, set seven years later, the Salgaonkars attempt to rebuild their lives and move past the trauma of those events. However, buried secrets begin to surface once again, threatening to unravel the fragile peace they have found. The third film, Drishyam: The Conclusion, promises a definitive resolution to the saga.

Franchise Background and Release

The Hindi-language Drishyam series is a remake of the acclaimed Malayalam film of the same name, which has also been adapted in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The franchise has consistently drawn strong audience interest across languages, cementing its place as one of Hindi cinema’s most successful thriller properties.

Drishyam: The Conclusion is set for theatrical release on 2 October 2026, a national holiday, which the makers will be banking on for a strong opening-day collection.