Ajay Devgn-led thriller Drishyam: The Conclusion has cleared its theatrical certification ahead of its scheduled October 2 release. The final instalment of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, directed by Abhishek Pathak, has received a UA 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Times of India reported that the film has also been given a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, as reported by The Times of India.
According to The Times of India, the CBFC issued the UA 16+ certification for Drishyam: The Conclusion on September 28, just four days before the film is scheduled to reach cinemas. Under the UA 16+ classification, viewers below the age of 16 can watch the film with parental or guardian guidance.
The certification document states that the film is fit for public exhibition, with an endorsement advising parents or guardians to consider whether children below 16 should watch the film, subject to the modifications and excisions specified by the Board. The film's trailer had also received a UA 16+ certification earlier this month, as reported by The Times of India.
With the certification now cleared, the concluding chapter of the Drishyam franchise is set to arrive in theatres on October 2. The Times of India has also listed the film with a 2-hour-30-minute runtime and a UA certification.
Drishyam: The Conclusion brings Ajay Devgn back as Vijay Salgaonkar, the central character whose ability to stay ahead of investigators has remained at the heart of the franchise. The film also stars Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav in key roles.
As reported by The Times of India, the film continues Vijay's story as investigators revisit the events surrounding the crucial date that has remained central to the franchise. The 2-hour-30-minute film is expected to take the Salgaonkar family's story into its concluding chapter.
As the story moves towards its final chapter, Vijay once again faces the challenge of protecting his family while staying ahead of the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the case form the central mystery of the concluding film. The franchise has continued to revolve around Vijay's ability to anticipate the moves of the authorities and construct a narrative designed to protect his family.
The Times of India recently reported that director Abhishek Pathak has described the film as the final chapter of the Drishyam series, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar's story to a definitive conclusion. Pathak has also said that the film is intended to put an end to speculation about further instalments.
Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam: The Conclusion is produced by Panorama Studios and Star Studio18. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2, 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The Times of India has listed the film as a Hindi drama, mystery and thriller with Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat among its principal cast.
The film marks the latest chapter in the Hindi Drishyam franchise, with Devgn returning as Vijay Salgaonkar alongside several returning members of the cast. With its UA 16+ certification and 2-hour-30-minute runtime now established, the film is set for its October 2 theatrical release.