"Mazedaar! Lajawaab!": Karan Johar Left in Awe of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3
Filmmaker Karan Johar hails Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat as outstanding in the blockbuster Drishyam 3. Read about the film's massive box office opening.
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has expressed his absolute admiration for Ajay Devgn's latest cinematic offering, Drishyam 3. Taking to social media to celebrate the film's arrival, Johar lauded the performances and the direction, marking a high note for the much-anticipated franchise.
Karan Johar's Glowing Review
Sharing the film's poster via his Instagram story, Johar could not hide his excitement. He captioned the post with, “What a film #drishyam3”, accompanied by clapping emojis. He went on to offer specific praise for the lead actors and the director, writing:
"Mazedaar! Lajawaab! @ajaydevgn and #jaideepahlawat are OUTSTANDING!!! @abhishekpathakk is such a BRILLIANT director! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew."
A Massive Box Office Opening
The film, which hit theatres on October 2, has already proven to be a commercial powerhouse. Early estimates suggest that Drishyam 3 earned a staggering Rs 62 crore on its opening day in India alone.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, this massive start places the film among the elite tier of high-performing openers. Specifically, it has recorded the fourth-highest opening for films that cross the Rs 50 crore mark on Day 1. It currently sits behind:
- Dhurandhar 2: Rs 140 crore (including previews)
- Pushpa 2 (Hindi): Rs 72 crore
- Jawan: Rs 65.50 crore
The Story of Vijay Salgaonkar Returns
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion picks up the intense saga of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family. Set years after Vijay successfully evaded the long arm of the law, the narrative shifts as a fresh investigation brings his family back into the crosshairs of justice.
Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Vijay Salgaonkar, while Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh. The film's tension is significantly heightened by the addition of Jaideep Ahlawat, who portrays SP Rajveer Tomar, bringing a new level of intensity to the investigation. The ensemble cast also features:
- Shriya Saran
- Rajat Kapoor
- Ishita Dutta
- Mrunal Jadhav
- Kamlesh Sawant
- Prakash Raj (as lawyer Indrajith Shetty)
The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak, with a screenplay co-written by Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh.