Ishita Dutta Drops First BTS Glimpse of ‘Drishyam 3’

New Delhi, january 27, 2026: The Salgaonkar family is back, and the stakes have never been higher. As production for the highly anticipated Drishyam 3 kicks into high gear, actress Ishita Dutta has given fans a tantalizing first look at the madness behind the scenes.

Taking to Instagram, Ishita—who has been a cornerstone of the franchise as Vijay Salgaonkar’s elder daughter, Anju—shared a series of snapshots that have set social media abuzz. The post featured a close-up of the film’s official clapboard and a charming shot of the actress outside her vanity van, accompanied by the cryptic yet confident caption: “Do I need to say more… #Drishyam3.”

The Goa Schedule: Suspense in Paradise

The production team officially flagged off the Goa schedule on January 8, 2026. This leg of the shoot, which is expected to wrap up by the end of February, brings the entire original cast back to the franchise’s iconic setting.

Fans can expect the return of the “OG” lineup, including:

• Ajay Devgn as the tactical mastermind Vijay Salgaonkar.
• Shriya Saran as the resilient Nandini Salgaonkar.
• Tabu and Rajat Kapoor reprising their intense roles.
• Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav as the daughters caught in the crossfire.

A New Face in the Mystery

While much of the core cast remains the same, the third installment introduces Jaideep Ahlawat to the Drishyam universe. Known for his gritty and nuanced performances, Ahlawat’s inclusion suggests a formidable new adversary or a complex legal hurdle for the Salgaonkars to navigate.

Balancing Motherhood and the Macabre

For Ishita Dutta, returning to the sets of Drishyam 3 is a significant personal milestone. The actress recently welcomed her second child, daughter Veda, in June 2025. In recent interviews, Ishita opened up about the bittersweet reality of cutting her maternity break short to rejoin the franchise.

“From the first film when I was a newcomer to now being a mother of two, this character has stayed closest to my heart,” she shared.

Despite the “mom guilt” of being away from her children for the long Goa schedule, Ishita expressed that the pull of the Drishyam legacy and the chance to work with director Abhishek Pathak again was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

Release Date and Franchise Future

The Hindi version of Drishyam 3 is officially slated for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026—a date that has become synonymous with the “Drishyam Day” lore.

Interestingly, the Malayalam original starring Mohanlal is scheduled to hit screens much earlier, on April 2, 2026. While the Hindi remake has traditionally followed the Malayalam plot closely, industry insiders suggest that Drishyam 3 may feature unique twists tailored specifically for the Hindi-speaking audience to keep the suspense fresh even for those who have seen the original.

As the Salgaonkars prepare to bury more secrets—or perhaps dig them up—one thing is certain: the “fourth pass” is going to be the most dangerous one yet.