Ajay Devgn-Jaideep Ahlawat's Drishyam 3 shoot shifts from Mumbai to Goa: All you need to know

Amid news of Akshaye Khanna walking out of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3, there's a new update on the movie - apart from the fact that Jaideep Ahlawat has joined the film.

Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, and Abhishek Pathak in a BTS still from the sets of Drishyam 2

From Paatal Lok to The Family Man 3 and now Drishyam 3, Jaideep Ahlawat is the name to look forward to. Ajay Devgn-starring Drishyam 3's shoot has the latest update. The movie, currently being scheduled in Mumbai, is shifting base to Goa soon. Here's everything you need to know...

When will Drishyam 3 Goa schedule commence?

Drishyam 3, starring Ajay and Jaideep in the lead roles, will commence shoot in Goa. This will take place on January 8. It will go on till the end of February.

Also Read: Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak says Jaideep Ahlawat isn't 'replacing' Akshaye Khanna: 'Ajay Devgn left it to me completely'

Drishyam 3 cast

Jaideep Ahlawat joins the OG cast of Drishyam 3 (Hindi). This obviously means that Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor will be returning for the family thriller which has become a legacy of its own. For the uninitiated, the Hindi version is adapted from the Malayalam version (starring Mohanlal in the lead role).

Also Read: Drishyam 3 producer sends legal notice to Akshaye Khanna following Ajay Devgn's film exit: 'Dhurandhar success sar pe chadh gayi'

Why is Drishyam 3 in news?

Drishyam 3 is in news currently over Akshaye Khanna walking out of the project just ahead of the filming for the movie. The news broke after Akshaye went viral for his latest release, Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, Akshaye Khanna’s entry scene in Dhurandhar went viral on the internet. Also starring Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun among others, the movie is breaking the Box Office records currently.

As for Drishyam 3, Jaideep has not joined the film as Akshaye’s replacement. The movie, directed by Abhishek Pathak, is scheduled to release in Indian theatres on October 2, 2026.

Drishyam 3 FAQs:

Q: Why did Akshaye Khanna leave Drishyam 3?

A: Akshaye Khanna left Drishyam 3 due to a creative disagreement over his character's appearance. The actor reportedly wanted to wear a wig, which director Abhishek Pathak refused, citing it would cause a major continuity error within the Drishyam timeline

Q: Is Jaideep Ahlawat replacing Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 3?

A: No, Jaideep Ahlawat is not replacing Akshaye Khanna. Director Abhishek Pathak clarified that instead of recasting the same role, he is writing an entirely new character for Ahlawat.

Q: When did Akshaye Khanna exit the Drishyam 3 project?

A: Akshaye Khanna reportedly walked away from the film just five days before it was scheduled to go on floors.

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