The Drishyam franchise is gearing up for its much-awaited third instalments in both Hindi and Malayalam, with Ajay Devgn and Mohanlal returning to their iconic roles. However, recent buzz surrounded veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who was reportedly approached to join the cast of Drishyam 3. After widespread speculation, the actor has now confirmed that he was indeed offered a role — but turned it down for personal reasons.
In a statement to Bollywood Hungama, Paresh Rawal shared, “Yes, the makers did approach me. But I didn’t feel that the role was suitable for me. Maza nahin aaya (I didn’t have fun with the part).” The 70-year-old actor clarified that while he admired the film’s writing, he did not feel the same excitement about his character. “The script is very good. I was really impressed. But even in a compelling script, you need a role that excites you. Warna maza nahin aayega (Otherwise, it’s no fun),” he added.
Rumours had earlier suggested that Rawal had already joined the project and would begin shooting soon. However, his revelation confirms that he opted out early on. The specific role offered to him remains undisclosed, and details about his potential replacement are still under wraps.
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Meanwhile, Drishyam 3 will see Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran reprising their roles, with the teaser expected to drop soon. However, reports indicate a delay due to creative and contractual issues between the Hindi and Malayalam teams. According to The Times of India, one of the adaptation clauses prevents the Hindi makers from announcing content details without approval from the original creators, Jeethu Joseph and Antony Perumbavoor.
The Malayalam producers reportedly objected to the Hindi team’s sudden release announcement for October 2, 2026, enforcing the clause to maintain coordination between both versions.