The trailer of Drishyam The Conclusion has received a fabulous response, further enhancing the hype around the Ajay Devgn-starrer. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Abhishek Pathak, also one of the film’s writers and producers, spoke about the film, the title change, and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Pathak explains why Drishyam 3 was retitled Drishyam The Conclusion; reveals, “Mohanlal called Ajay Devgn after trailer launch. He REALLY liked the trailer. We’ll screen the film for him soon…”
Drishyam The Conclusion ’s trailer launch was held on a grand scale in Goa. Drishyam 2’s (2022) trailer was also launched there, but this time, you made the experience more immersive by taking us to several locations where the film was shot. What was the thought behind doing that?
The whole journey of Drishyam was coming to an end. So, I thought it would be a great idea to take everyone to Goa and make them visit the places where we shot the film. It was kind of nostalgic for us as well.
Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 were quite similar to their Malayalam counterparts, while Drishyam The Conclusion takes a different route. At what stage did you and your team decide to deviate from the Malayalam version, and what prompted that decision?
After Drishyam 2 was released, I wanted to write the next instalment myself. I had a different idea about how to take the story forward. Rather than waiting, then having a discussion comparing our story with the Malayalam Drishyam 3 and deciding how to proceed, I thought I should just write it down. I took two years to finish the story, screenplay and dialogues. Once I narrated it to everyone, including Ajay sir, they all loved it. That gave us the confidence that this was the film we wanted to make. It was a story we believed in, and we felt this was how the narrative should move forward from here.
I guess we took a good call as this film is now completely different than what they have made.
When the film was being shot, it was called Drishyam 3. However, a few months ago, it was retitled Drishyam The Conclusion. What prompted the team to change the title?
The title change happened a couple of months back. We were all clear that this would be the last part. When I narrated the story, I had this thought that I want to conclude the series with this movie. Also, when you call the film ‘Drishyam 3’, it immediately makes people assume that there’s a possibility of Drishyam 4. With the new title, it becomes clear to the audience that we are concluding the story. It pulls a full stop to any speculation that one more part maybe in the offing.
Were you less nervous directing Ajay Devgn for Drishyam The Conclusion?
Definitely. I have been seeing him since I was a child. He’s one of the greatest and finest actors we have in our country. To eve
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