Thumbs up, by Simran Singh, DNA : ...s the team promised, Drishyam 3 concludes the saga on the highest note, bidding a fitting goodbye to the franchise. Undoubtedly, Drishyam 3 will be a sure-shot, record-breaking blockbuster, the franchise's highest-grosser, and the best crime thriller of 2026.... full review

Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...Drishyam: The Conclusion may not have the same darkness or dramatic intensity as Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam interpretation, but Abhishek Pathak has clearly chosen to play by his own rules. The result is a film that understands what audiences have come to expect from the Drishyam franchise while still finding new ways to keep us guessing. The first half lays the foundation. The second half builds upon it nicely. And by the time the courtroom drama reaches its final act, Vijay has one more lesson to teach us: never underestimate a man who loves his family enough to plan several moves ahead.... full review

Thumbs up, by Aakash Kumar, Filmi Beat : ...Drishyam 3 had a tough job on its hands. The franchise has already set a certain benchmark with its first two films, so the biggest question was whether the third instalment could still keep the audience guessing. Thankfully, it does.... full review

Thumbs up, by Kabir Singh Bhandari, Free Press Journal : ...One of the best scenes, as expected from the trailer, is the first face off between Ajay and Jaideep. Director Abhishek makes full use of the background score throughout, and keeps the movie predominantly tight, with enough twists so that the audience cannot guess how the police will be hoodwinked again.... full review

Thumbs up, by Manmath Sahu, fullhyd.com : ...Overall, the movie closes the franchise on a high note and deserves a watch in your nearest theatre. But the catch is this movie is meant only for those who have already watched its previous installments, it will make no sense to others.... full review

Thumbs up, by Nitin Jain, Glamsham.com : ...https://glamsham.com/bollywood/movie-review/drishyam-the-conclusion-review-ajay-devgn/... full review

Thumbs up, by Anindita Mukhopadhyay, India TV : ...Abhishek Pathak, who has primarily worked as a producer all his life, co-wrote and directed Drishyam 2 and 3. He understands the world of Drishyam and keeps the camerawork and pacing fairly controlled. The film also feels like a conscious attempt to give the franchise a final chapter rather than simply extend it for the sake of another sequel.... full review

Thumbs up, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...If only the film didn’t wreathe itself in ear-shattering bgm, I would have liked it even more: why do even the most confidently-told films not trust its telling? The final part gives the sense of an ending, and a beginning.... full review

Thumbs up, by Trisha Gaur, koimoi : ...The real star is Amar Mohile’s background score. It elevates the film to the best point it could! It builds the unease and lets the silences breathe. Basrur understands that with a protagonist who barely speaks, the music has to speak for him. It heightens the chase and sharpens the reveals without ever drowning the drama.... full review

Thumbs up, by Aakruti Bagla, MiD DAY : ...The biggest strength of Drishyam The Conclusion is how it keeps the uncertainty around Vijay alive throughout the narrative. As Saurabh Shukla’s Murad aptly puts it, “Vijay kya karega, kya nahi, ye ya toh woh jaanta hai ya Allah.” The line perfectly captures how seldom anybody can riddle out the mystery reveal the makers have in store for us.... full review

Thumbs up, Movie Talkies : ...The Drishyam brand, the audience’s emotional connection with Vijay Salgaonkar and that finale should do the heavy lifting. It may not be a great film, but it is good enough to hold strongly at the box office for two-three weeks. There’s no stopping Drishyam 3 till Ramayana hits cinemas. Congratulations to the entire team in advance for a SUPER BLOCKBUSTER!... full review

Thumbs up, by Isha Sharma, NewsBytes : ...While the final reveal did not entirely work for me, it's a crowd-pleasing, largely satisfying conclusion that will stay with you. Devgn lets his eyes do the talking while playing this character he knows like the back of his hand, while Ahlawat is incredible in his pulpy role. After 10 years and three films, Vijay Salgaonkar finally bows out on a high.... full review

Thumbs up, by Netra Brid, Pinkvilla : ...Drishyam: The Conclusion delivers where it matters most right from the writing, performances to building the tension, and climax. Abhishek Pathak successfully expands the franchise without losing its core identity, while Ajay Devgn remains its undisputed emotional anchor.... full review

Thumbs up, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...Drishyam The Conclusion marks the moment director Abhishek Pathak cuts the umbilical cord to the Malayalam mothership and finds its feet in the grit and grandeur of the Hindi heartland.... full review

Thumbs up, by Kartik Bhardwaj, the new Indian Express : ...Drishyam 3 rides and relies on momentum. It is such a rollercoaster of twists, turns and thrills that you might miss the fact that you already know the destination. You trust the invincibility of Vijay and the question is never will he be able to get away with it but how will he actually pull it off. After watching the film, when I replayed it in my head it actually seemed much more straightforward... full review

Thumbs up, by Renuka Vyavahare, Times of India : ...Ultimately, it is Ajay Devgn who gives Drishyam its emotional edge. There is an inherent niceness to his screen presence that makes Vijay easy to empathise with, even when you question his choices. His decision to bury a crime is hardly morally defensible, but Devgn makes you understand why this man believes he is doing what he has to do. His face-off with Ahlawat is unnerving.... full review

So-So, by Subhash k jha, Bolly Spice : ...Drishyam The Conclusion is not a bad film at all. Some of it, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, convey a pungent slow-burn aroma. But the stubborn silences of Salgaonkar and the smirking smugness of his accomplices prove that crime in certain circumstances not only pays , it also clamours for a re-fund.... full review

So-So, by Rishabh Suri, Hindustan Times : ...Overall, Drishyam: The Conclusion has enough drama and nostalgia to keep the fans engaged. But for a franchise that built its reputation on making the impossible seem plausible, this one asks us to take a few too many things at face value. It has the ingredients of a satisfying finale, just not the trick to pull it off. The mystery may finally be over, but the magic of the first Drishyam remains hard to recreate.... full review

So-So, by Sana Farzeen, India Target : ...The music adds to the atmosphere, and the supporting cast does its job well. But eventually, everything comes down to the climax. And that is where The Conclusion stumbles.... full review

So-So, by UDITA JHUNJHUNWALA, Live Mint : ...There are stretches when Drishyam: The Conclusion feels over-engineered, and its 150-minute running time eventually begins to tell. But Pathak understands that the audience has come not merely to watch Vijay escape, but to watch how he might possibly do it this time. The film provides the kind of closure its premise demands. It is not without its excesses, but it knows its audience, trusts the accumulated mythology of Vijay Salgaonkar and, crucially, gives him one last game to play.... full review

So-So, by CHIRAG SEHGAL, News18.com : ...Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is a gripping and fast-paced thriller that understands the appeal of its franchise. It keeps you invested and benefits from strong performances, particularly from Ajay Devgn, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj and Kamlesh Sawant.... full review

So-So, by AISHANI BISWAS, Outlook India : ...Drishyam: The Conclusion has enough twists, humour and performances to keep the franchise's loyal audience invested, but it does not always possess the precision that made the earlier films so memorable. Jaideep Ahlawat gives the finale a much-needed jolt, while Ajay Devgn remains perfectly cast as Vijay. The mystery may be approaching its end, but too many solutions ask to be accepted rather than worked out.... full review

So-So, by Sukanya Verma, Rediff : ...No matter how many plates of pav bhaji they've wolfed down since October 2, his onscreen family doesn't have an iota of lived-in quality about them. For now, let's rejoice in 11 years of chronic stress laid to rest.... full review

So-So, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...Despite being quite different, both the latest Drishyam outings eventually reach the same destination. Both movies involve plotting that seems clever and dense but is actually contrived and downright silly. And both productions prove that Drishyam didn’t have enough staying power beyond a second film, whatever the language.... full review