scene 3 It is highly anticipated due to the wild popularity of the first two parts, the twists and turns, the theme and the casting. This series includes talented actors like Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Shriya Saran. In December 2025, another talented actor – Jaideep Ahlawat – came on board. And now, another experienced, celebrated actor, Prakash Raj has joined the bandwagon.
Exclusive: Prakash Raj joins the team of Ajay Devgan-starrer Drishyam 3
A source told IHNS“Prakash Raj is extremely selective and signs films only when the script and characters really excite him. scene 3 Offered both. He immediately agreed to the film and has already started shooting for the film.
There is speculation that Prakash Raj will be seen in the role of a police officer. However, the source clarified, “He is not playing a cop. It’s a fresh, interesting character, very different from what the audience has expected, and it adds significantly to the story.”
scene 3 is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is scheduled to release on October 2, 2026, a date that has become inseparable from Drishyam Brand. In Drishyam (2015), Vijay Salgaokar (Ajay Devgan) famously claims that his family attended a satsang and ate pav bhaji in Panaji on 2 October, the same day a murder took place in their city. In fact, it was his wife Nandini (Shriya Saran) and daughter Anju (Ishita Dutta) who accidentally committed the crime, prompting Vijay to create an airtight alibi. The mention of Panaji and October 2 became iconic, becoming one of the most memorable moments in recent Hindi cinema.
Manufacturers cleverly took advantage of this recall value scene 2 Despite the film releasing on 18 November, by opening advance bookings on 2 October. This move paid off well, tickets started selling rapidly even before the trailer launch. This was an early indicator of the massive buzz that eventually transformed into a sleeper blockbuster.
Given this legacy, scene 3 It is already being predicted by trade circles that it will open with a bang. With the involvement of an artist like Prakash Raj, expectations and excitement have increased manifold.
