Mumbai: Ajay Devgn had a hilarious response when asked what might have happened if his wife and actor Kajol had been part of the Drishyam franchise. According to the actor, the mystery surrounding the story may never have reached the big screen if Kajol had been involved.
Ajay made the remark while appearing on the upcoming season of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show. He was joined by his Drishyam: The Conclusion co-stars Shriya Saran, Esha Dutta, Jaideep Ahlawat and Mrunal Jadhav.
The episode is scheduled to premiere on September 26, shortly before Drishyam: The Conclusion arrives in cinemas. During the conversation, host Kapil Sharma brought up Kajol and jokingly asked director Abhishek Pathak whether casting her in the first film could have made it difficult to keep the plot a secret.
Ajay Devgn says the first film would not have been made
Kapil Sharma asked Abhishek Pathak whether Kajol’s involvement in the first Drishyam film would have resulted in the director revealing the story.
Kapil said, “Abhishek sir, if you had cast Kajol ma’am in the first part, don’t you think she would have made you spill everything right there?”
Ajay Devgn immediately joined the conversation with his own punchline.
“The first film wouldn’t have been made!” the actor said.
The remark drew attention because of Ajay and Kajol’s long association, both personally and professionally. The couple has worked together in several films over the years and remains one of the better-known pairs in Hindi cinema.
Ajay’s comment was clearly delivered in a light-hearted manner during the comedy chat show, adding another humorous moment to the promotional campaign surrounding the upcoming third instalment of the Drishyam franchise.
Drishyam: The Conclusion marks the third chapter
Drishyam: The Conclusion is the third Hindi film in the franchise, following Drishyam, which was released in 2015, and Drishyam 2, which arrived in 2022.
The first two Hindi films centred on Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, and his family as they became entangled in a criminal investigation and attempted to protect themselves from the consequences of a mysterious incident.
However, the upcoming third instalment is taking a different route. Unlike the first two Hindi films, Drishyam: The Conclusion will not continue the story of the Malayalam Drishyam franchise. The new Hindi film is being presented with an original storyline.
This makes the upcoming film a significant new chapter for the Hindi franchise, while retaining Ajay Devgn in the central role.
The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak and backed by Panorama Studios and Star Studio18. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 2.
The Great Indian Kapil Show brings more Ajay-Kajol banter
The Ajay-Kajol exchange is among several humorous moments featured in the promotional material for the upcoming season of The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Kapil also joked about his long association with Ajay and how little the two have apparently spoken to each other over the years.
“I have known Ajay, sir, for the last 15 years, and we have spoken only 14 times,” Kapil said, joking about their limited conversations.
He then extended the joke by referring to the kind of brief exchanges they have had on screen, saying, “I am fine. How are you?” and suggesting that this was essentially the extent of their conversations in the film as well.
The exchange highlights the informal and humorous tone of the upcoming episode, which brings together Ajay and several members of the Drishyam: The Conclusion cast ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
Shriya Saran and other cast members join Ajay
Ajay Devgn was joined on the show by Shriya Saran, Esha Dutta, Jaideep Ahlawat and Mrunal Jadhav.
Shriya Saran reprises her association with the Drishyam franchise, while Esha Dutta returns to the story as part of the Salgaonkar family. Jaideep Ahlawat is also part of the new chapter, adding another prominent name to the cast.
The appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show forms part of the promotional activities leading up to the release of Drishyam: The Conclusion.
With the franchise moving beyond the storyline of the Malayalam films, audiences are also waiting to see how the new narrative develops and how Vijay Salgaonkar’s story progresses.
Drishyam franchise moves into a new story
The original Malayalam Drishyam films starred Mohanlal and were directed by Jeethu Joseph. The Hindi adaptations starring Ajay Devgn became successful films in their own right.
The first Hindi film arrived in 2015, while Drishyam 2 followed in 2022. The upcoming third film will now take the Hindi franchise in an original direction rather than adapting the next chapter of the Malayalam series.
That distinction has added another point of interest ahead of the release. Details about the new plot are being kept relatively guarded, particularly given the mystery-driven nature of the franchise.
Ajay Devgn’s joke about Kajol therefore fits neatly into a promotional campaign where secrecy surrounding the story remains an important part of the conversation.
Drishyam: The Conclusion is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2. Before that, Ajay Devgn’s appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show is expected to offer audiences more behind-the-scenes conversations and light-hearted moments involving the cast.