Drishyam The Conclusion Reviews: Critics Rate Ajay Devgn’s Finale

Drishyam: The Conclusion review round-up — ratings and verdicts from Taran Adarsh, Indian Express, NDTV, Hindustan Times, India Today, Pinkvilla and more on Ajay Devgn’s finale.

By North Desk Bureau

Drishyam The Conclusion Review: Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion released on October 2, 2026, closing out the Hindi Drishyam trilogy that began in 2015. Unlike the earlier two Hindi films, this one, directed by Abhishek Pathak, has an entirely original screenplay, not a remake of Mohanlal’s Malayalam version (which had its own separate Drishyam 3 release back in May this year). So critics are judging it as a standalone film, not against its Malayalam cousin. Here’s a round-up of what the reviews are saying, rating by rating.

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Drishyam The Conclusion Reviews

Taran Adarsh (trade analyst) — 4.5/5
The industry’s go-to trade voice has given it the highest score so far, calling it the best film in the franchise and praising the direction, writing, performances and the courtroom-heavy climax.

Indian Express — 3/5
Drishyam The Conclusion Review: Headlined “Terrific Ajay Devgn-Tabu give Drishyam the conclusion it deserved.” The review praises Devgn’s steady, unflappable Vijay Salgaonkar and singles out Prakash Raj’s courtroom presence as effective. It also calls out Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance as genuinely memorable, noting he holds his own against the character played by Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 2.  

NDTV — 3/5
Headlined “Come For Ajay Devgn, Stay For Jaideep Ahlawat.” The review calls it a worthy parting shot for the franchise, crediting Devgn for delivering what’s expected of him while giving Ahlawat credit for adding real weight to the film.

Hindustan Times — 3/5
Drishyam The Conclusion Review: More mixed in tone. It notes that this Hindi version moves faster than the Malayalam original, which tended to stretch things out — but ultimately feels the film has enough drama and nostalgia for fans without quite recapturing the magic of the first Drishyam. It also suggests the finale asks the audience to accept a bit too much at face value.

India Today — 3/5
The most lukewarm of the lot, headlined “Good thriller, but not the farewell it deserved.” It credits the twists and Vijay’s manipulation of the system for keeping things engaging, but describes the ending as leaving audiences wanting a bigger payoff after a four-year wait — more polite applause than a standing ovation.

Pinkvilla — no star score given
A largely positive review highlighting the Devgn-Ahlawat confrontation and the courtroom sequences, though it notes the first half is a little slow to get going.

The Hollywood Reporter India — no star score given
Calls it a strong concluding chapter that expands the franchise without losing its core identity, with Devgn remaining its emotional anchor throughout.  

Film Information (trade) — no star score, box-office verdict only
Doesn’t rate performances but declares it a “surefire super-hit” that will outdo the combined box-office business of the first two Hindi films.

The overall picture: Most mainstream reviews have settled around 3/5, with trade voices more enthusiastic (4.5/5) and digital-first outlets largely positive without assigning a number. The recurring theme across reviews: Devgn delivers what’s expected, Jaideep Ahlawat’s new character is the film’s biggest talking point, but a few critics feel the ending doesn’t quite match the weight of a four-year wait.

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