Ajay Devgn Prepares for Drishyam 3
Recently, it was announced that Ajay Devgn and director Abhishek Pathak are reuniting for the third installment of Drishyam, with filming slated to begin towards the end of 2025. The film is set for a grand release on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2026), and this news quickly gained traction.
Potential Box Office Showdown
Interestingly, reports suggest that King is also aiming for a Gandhi Jayanti release next year. If both films stick to this date, it could lead to one of the biggest clashes in Bollywood history. Both Shah Rukh Khan’s and Ajay Devgn’s films have tremendous potential to break box office records.Drishyam 3 benefits from the strong brand value of its franchise. For those unfamiliar, Drishyam 2 was a massive success, grossing ₹241 crores at the Indian box office, indicating the franchise’s popularity and its capability to generate impressive numbers. Expectations for the third installment are sky-high.On the other hand, King is being positioned as a magnum opus. This film marks the reunion of SRK and director Siddharth Anand following their success with Pathaan. The superstar has orchestrated an impressive cast and is committed to making it a major cinematic event.
A Nostalgic Rivalry: Ajay Devgn vs. Shah Rukh Khan
If this clash is finalized, it will be a significant event for Bollywood fans, reminiscent of the 2012 showdown between Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ajay Devgn’s Son Of Sardaar. That competition was marked by high drama over screen-sharing ratios, but ultimately, both films performed well at the box office. Jab Tak Hai Jaan led with a net collection of ₹120.65 crores, while Son Of Sardaar followed closely with ₹105.03 crores.As the release dates approach, the excitement for this potential box office battle is sure to build!
