“Now it’s not a game of mind but a game of fate…” – When Ajay Devgn’s character Vijay Salgaonkar utters this dialogue to his terrified family after another tense encounter with the police, the audience in the cinema hall holds their breath. October 2, With nostalgic memories of Satsang and Pav-Bhaji, ‘Drishyam 3’ hits the screens with the last and much-awaited chapter of this iconic franchise. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film strongly portrays the last fight to protect Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, but misses a point.

What is the story of ‘Drishyam 3’?
The story begins where Vijay Salgaokar and his family are trying to move their lives forward in Goa. But, this peace does not last long. The buried old matter has been dug up once again.

This time, instead of a tough police officer, Tabu (Meera Deshmukh) appears as a heartbroken, grieving mother who has lost her only son. The case is now in the hands of the new head of the crime branch, Rajiv Singh Tomar (Jaideep Ahlawat). Tomar describes himself as the new ‘Shani’ in Vijay’s life. He digs up graves, finds DNA evidence and vows to take action on the Salgaokar family, along with the corrupt Inspector Gatonde (Kamalesh Sawant).

Drishyam 3: Story and Anecdotes
One of the strengths of the film is that it knows what the audience is thinking. Like Drishyam 2, the film also begins by reminding the audience of all the events that have transpired so far. The producers of the film are also aware of the question that arose with the announcement of the third film. Now what else can happen?

The story of the film fulfills this curiosity through the characters. At one point, Gaitonde says with a laugh, “My job comes and goes because of this case.” It seems effective because the audience is thinking the same thing.

There are moments when the characters question how long this case will last. The case closes and starts again. Vijay dodges the police repeatedly. It almost becomes like a joke. And this is where Drishyam 3 ties in with the spirit of the previous films. It knows that the audience has come to see Vijay play the game for the last time.

Scene 3: Acting
Ajay Devgan has done a great job in the film. In Vijay Salgaonkar’s character, he doesn’t need long dialogues or dramatic style. His eyes and silence speak volumes. Vijay may not be very educated, but he is very intelligent. They sense difficulties before they arise, and this understanding has always been their greatest strength. Every time Vijay stays one step ahead of the police, the audience reacts. There is laughter, stress and relief. The entire responsibility of the film is on his shoulders and Devgan has done it well.

The casting of Jaideep Ahlawat created a lot of excitement. Bringing two powerhouse actors like Ahlawat and Devgn against each other, a memorable clash was expected. Unfortunately, this is where the film loses its way. The first half of the film spends a lot of time introducing Rajeev Singh Tomar as the new officer who can finally uncover the truth. He will summon Sam’s spirit to find out the truth – such is his rage. People are really curious about it. But the writing of the story does not live up to that expectation. As the story progresses, his character begins to seem lifeless. There was a lot of scope. Instead, the character seems to lose its charm in the middle. The way he is introduced and the way his story ends also raises questions about the writing and editing. Jaideep gave the best of whatever was given to him; Sadly, the author missed it.

Meera Deshmukh’s character of Tabu has now changed. She has lost her only son and with him, a part of herself. This time his character is more focused on grief than investigation. Although her role is small, she grabs everyone’s attention whenever she comes on screen. Rajat Kapoor gets more work to do as Meera’s husband Mahesh Deshmukh. Her character has more dialogue and initiative, and doesn’t feel like just a supporting role.

Shriya Saran is impressive in the role of Nandini Salgaonkar. She is trying to keep her family together while facing pressure from courts, police stations and leading a normal life. She brings just the right amount of emotion and vulnerability to the character.

Ishita Dutta has also done a good job in the role of Anju. His character is struggling with the impact of past events and Dutta portrays that emotional depth very well in his performance. Mrinal Jadhav’s role as Anu is small, but important to the story.

And then comes Inspector Laxmikant Gaitonde, played by Kamlesh Sawant. He’s still a character that’s fun to hate. His banter with Vijay is hilarious, and Sawant makes sure to leave a mark every time he comes on screen. Her chemistry with Vijay will be something fans will miss as the franchise approaches its final chapter.

Prakash Raj plays a small but effective role of a lawyer in Tabu’s son’s death case and once again proves what a great actor he is. The actor has a unique ability to bring a certain fun or excitement to even the most serious characters. And he brings the same quality to Inderjit Shetty’s character.

Scenario 3: Direction
Abhishek Pathak, who has worked primarily as a producer throughout his career, co-wrote and directed Drishyam 2 and 3. He understands the world of Drishyam and controls the camera work and the pace of the film to a great extent. Looking at the film, it seems that it has been made not just to make another sequel, but to give a proper conclusion to the franchise.

However, the editing and writing make the film weak. This is particularly evident in Jaideep Ahlawat’s character. The way the story progresses, it seems that something big is about to happen, but what is shown at the end, does not seem to be as expected.

What are the features of Drishyam 3?
Its biggest strength is still Vijay Salgaonkar. Ajay Devgan’s solid acting makes the story interesting, especially when Vijay outwits the police once again. The film is also well understood by its audience. Reminiscent of older films, Gaitonde’s funny moments and references to past films add to the story experience, seeming out of place. Tabu, Shriya Saran and Ishita Dutta also bring emotional depth to their respective characters. The scene in the film where the audience is reminded of the important things of ‘Drisham’ like ‘2nd October’, ‘Satsang’, ‘Pav Bhaji’ is very memorable. And it is quite effective too.

More importantly, the film focuses on Vijay and his family’s struggle to stay together, which is the lifeblood of the ‘Drishyam’ franchise.

What was missing in ‘Drishyam 3’?
The biggest problem is Jaideep Ahlawat’s character. His arrival creates a lot of excitement, especially as he is introduced as a formidable new enemy for Vijay. But his character is not given much depth in the story. The character starts out well, but loses his strength as the story progresses. In the end, his character doesn’t seem as effective as expected, especially when there was so much scope for it.

We would especially like to mention the scene in which Jaideep is called for an emergency press conference on the day of Vijay’s appearance. It felt like weak writing because the makers couldn’t properly show Tomar’s presence in court, and yet he lost, especially when he initially claimed that his investigation was based on evidence this time.

Certain parts also seem dragged, especially when the film is moving towards the final confrontation. The suspense remains interesting, but the end result does not always live up to the expectations created in the first half.

Is the ending of ‘Drishyam 3’ strong?
‘Drishyam 3’ looks its best when it focuses on Vijay Salgaonkar. Ajay Devgn remains the strongest part of this franchise, and his acting brings so much tension and emotion to the film that it keeps the audience engaged. If it is seen only as Vijay’s journey then the film should get 3 rating.

However, being the last chapter, there could have been more. Jaideep’s character had the potential to make the final battle even more exciting, but the writing didn’t utilize it to its full potential. Still, Vijay’s journey gets a fitting send off, even if the film doesn’t reach the level of his previous films.

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