Paresh Rawal reveals he rejected Ajay Devgn`s Drishyam 3 for THIS reason

For quite some time now, rumours have been rife that actor Paresh Rawal has been onboarded for Drishyam 3 alongside Ajay Devgn. While the film is yet to go on floors as the Hindi makers allegedly await permission from the film`s original Malayalam version makers, including director Jeethu Joseph and the producers, the casting for new characters is in full swing. It was reported that Paresh would play a central character. However, now the veteran actor has confirmed that he declined the film.

Paresh Rawal rejected Drishyam 3

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Paresh Rawal admitted that he had been offered Drishyam 3. However, he shared that he hasn’t signed Drishyam 3 because the character offered did not appeal to him. “No, I have not. There’s no truth to these reports at all. Yes, the makers did approach me. But I didn’t feel that the role was suitable for me. Maza nahin aaya (on reading about my part)."

Further talking about the script, he said, "But the script is very good. I was really impressed. But even in a compelling script, you need a role that you feel excited about. Warna maza nahin aayega."

About Drishyam 3

The Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, went on floors in Thodupuzha last month. Notably, earlier reports suggested that the shooting schedule for the Hindi and Malayalam versions would take place simultaneously. However, that did not materialise.

The makers of the Malayalam version intend to release the film in the first half of 2026. However, the producers of Hindi Drishyam 3 want to release it first. Director Jeethu Joseph reportedly did not agree to this and allegedly threatened the Hindi team with legal implications. Additionally, a teaser of Drishyam 3 Hindi was expected to release on October 2, 2025; however, reports claim that the Hindi makers have been banned from releasing any content without prior permission from Joseph and the Malayalam version`s producers, Aashirvad Cinemas.

Amid the complications, uncertainty looms over Ajay`s Drishyam 3 as the third instalment is yet to go on floors. The Hindi version also stars Tabu, Rajat Kapoor, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta and others.