Drishyam 3’s release date is out and we can’t wait to watch it in October 2026. But do you know what has elevated our excitement? Jaideep Ahlawat has reportedly joined the upcoming film. Yes, he will be seen alongside the original cast members aka Ajay Devgn and Tabu. This news surfaced amid Akshaye Khanna’s shocking exit from the project. Read ahead to know more!
Jaideep Ahlawat Joins Drishyam 3!
According to Pinkvilla, Jaideep Ahlawat has officially joined the Drishyam 3 cast. An insider close to the film’s development shared that the actor will start shooting for the same in January 2026. The source also stated that Ahlawat has been roped to play a pivotal and very exciting role that will add a new twist to the story. As far as the OG cast members go, Ajay Devgn will once again be seen as Vijay Salgaonkar and Tabu will reprise her role as IG Meera Deshmukh. With Ahlawat joining the Drishyam 3 team, it will be interesting to watch all three talented actors share screen space!
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Why Did Akshaye Khanna Exit The Project?
After watching Akshaye Khanna in Chhaava and Dhurandhar, the netizens couldn’t help but praise his talent. However, they were disappointed after finding out that he exited Drishyam 3. Fans were truly excited to see him once again in the franchise’s new instalment. According to the reports, it is being said that his fee hike demand for the upcoming project could be the cause of his exit. It is important to mention that the reason for the same has not been officially announced yet. As far as Drishyam 3 goes, it will hit theatres on October 2, 2026. We can’t wait to see the film!
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