New Delhi: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has finally watched Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion and shared his reaction to the much-awaited film. The actor, who played the lead role in the original Malayalam Drishyam franchise, praised the way the Hindi version’s story has reached its conclusion and congratulated the entire team.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion has been performing strongly at the box office. The film is the Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam Drishyam series, which originally featured Mohanlal in the lead role. After the success of the third Malayalam instalment, the Hindi franchise also arrived with its concluding chapter and has received a positive response from audiences.
Mohanlal Praises Drishyam: The Conclusion
Mohanlal shared a video message after watching the film and expressed his appreciation for the team. He said that he was highly impressed by the way the journey of the franchise was brought to an end.
Congratulating director Abhishek Pathak, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ajay Devgn and the entire cast and crew, Mohanlal praised their efforts and said everyone had done an excellent job.
Ajay Devgn Wanted Mohanlal to Watch the Film
Before the film’s release, Ajay Devgn had expressed his wish that Mohanlal should watch Drishyam: The Conclusion and share his response.
Since the Hindi Drishyam films have been adaptations of the Malayalam originals, Mohanlal’s opinion carried special importance for fans and the makers.
Hindi Drishyam’s Third Part Took a Different Route
The first two Hindi Drishyam films followed the storyline of the Malayalam versions starring Mohanlal. However, the third instalment took a different approach with a new narrative.
Many viewers have also expressed that the Hindi version of the third part offered a stronger and more engaging experience compared to the Malayalam storyline.
Drishyam: The Conclusion Strong at Box Office
Drishyam: The Conclusion has achieved impressive numbers at the box office. The film has earned a gross collection of Rs 370.80 crore in India, while its worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 479.80 crore.
The film has also expanded its cast with the addition of Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj. Meanwhile, the original cast members including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant have returned.
Ajay Devgn on Choosing the Film’s Ending
Talking about the film, Ajay Devgn had earlier said that director Abhishek Pathak and the writers worked on the script for nearly two years. He said the team decided to make it the conclusion after seeing how the script developed and how the final version took shape.
Drishyam: The Conclusion has been directed by Abhishek Pathak, who also co-wrote the film with Aamil Kiyan Khan and Parvez Sheikh. The film has been produced by Abhishek Pathak along with Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare and Kumar Mangat Pathak.
