Drishyam The Conclusion Trailer: Jaideep Ahlawat Says He Isn’t Replacing Akshaye Khanna; Ajay Devgn Explains the Bigger Threat

The mystery surrounding Drishyam The Conclusion has taken another intriguing turn following the film’s trailer launch in Goa. While the return of Ajay Devgn, Tabu and the familiar faces has already created anticipation, the introduction of Jaideep Ahlawat brings a new layer to the investigation.

At the trailer launch, Ahlawat directly addressed comparisons with Akshaye Khanna, who played a law official in Drishyam 2. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn revealed why the third film needed a new Crime Branch official and explained how the filmmakers wanted to make the threat facing the Salgaonkar family even bigger.

Drishyam The Conclusion Trailer Launch Brings the Cast Together

The trailer launch of Drishyam The Conclusion took place in Goa, with Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor and Mrunal Jadhav in attendance.

The event also featured producers Kumar Mangat Pathak, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare, along with director-writer-producer Abhishek Pathak and writer Aamil Keeyan Khan.

With the film continuing the story of the Salgaonkar family, one of the biggest talking points surrounding the trailer has been the arrival of Jaideep Ahlawat in the investigative storyline.

Jaideep Ahlawat Says He Is Not Replacing Akshaye Khanna

Jaideep Ahlawat was asked whether he felt pressure because audiences could compare his character with Akshaye Khanna’s role from Drishyam 2.

Ahlawat made it clear that he never viewed the role as a replacement for Khanna’s character.

According to the actor, when he first heard the story, his character was never presented as someone stepping into another character’s place. He explained that the previous character’s journey had ended, allowing a new character with his own story to enter the film.

Ahlawat said he therefore did not feel the need to put additional pressure on himself. He also emphasized that, as an actor, he focused on the character’s own journey rather than approaching the role through comparisons.

A New Character With His Own Journey

Ahlawat also pointed out that his character has a distinct association with Meera Deshmukh, played by Tabu, as well as the Salgaonkar family.

That distinction was important to him because he never felt that his character existed simply because another law official had previously been part of the story.

The actor credited director Abhishek Pathak for having a clear vision of the character. He recalled that Pathak had spent considerable time developing the film and its characters, even having a clear idea about details such as the sunglasses his character would wear.

For Ahlawat, that level of clarity made his work easier.

He also described working alongside the film’s ensemble cast as a positive experience and said that he felt relaxed while taking on the role.

Why Does Drishyam The Conclusion Need a Crime Branch Official?

The introduction of a Crime Branch official is another major point of interest in the Drishyam The Conclusion trailer.

Ajay Devgn explained that the decision was made because the police had already failed to solve the case. Bringing in a Crime Branch official allows the investigation to take a different direction instead of simply repeating what audiences have already seen.

Devgn explained that the filmmakers wanted to increase the scale of the threat and change the approach to the investigation.

Ajay Devgn: “We Made the Threat Bigger”

According to Devgn, the existing circumstances required the filmmakers to raise the stakes.

Since the case had not been solved, introducing a Crime Branch official creates a different investigative dynamic. Rather than repeating the same approach, the new character changes the way the case can be pursued.

Devgn summed up the creative decision by explaining that the filmmakers “made the threat bigger” and introduced a Crime Branch official because that was what the film’s story required.

The move also gives the investigation a new dimension while keeping the focus on the Salgaonkar family and the unresolved case.

Drishyam The Conclusion Continues the Investigation Story

The film brings back several key members of the franchise, including Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, Shriya Saran, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor and Mrunal Jadhav.

At the same time, Jaideep Ahlawat’s arrival signals a new chapter in the investigation.

His comments suggest that audiences should not approach his character simply as a replacement for Akshaye Khanna’s role. Instead, the character has been designed to establish his own connection with the existing characters and the story.

That distinction could be particularly important as the franchise moves toward its conclusion.

Why This Matters

The trailer launch has highlighted two important elements of Drishyam The Conclusion: a new investigative presence and a deliberate effort to avoid simply repeating the previous film.

Jaideep Ahlawat’s comments clarify that his character is intended to stand independently, while Ajay Devgn’s explanation reveals why the filmmakers felt a Crime Branch official was necessary.

Together, these details point toward an investigation that takes a different approach while increasing the pressure on the Salgaonkar family.

Drishyam The Conclusion Release Date

Drishyam The Conclusion is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 2.

With the trailer now launched and the cast offering insight into the new investigative angle, the film is set to continue the story with a new Crime Branch official entering the picture and Jaideep Ahlawat taking on a character he insists should not be viewed as a replacement for Akshaye Khanna.

The real question now is how this new investigation will change the story of the Salgaonkar family when Drishyam The Conclusion arrives in cinemas.