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Abhishek Pathak opens up on whether Drishyam 3 will be the franchise’s final chapter. Meanwhile, Arjun Bijlani responds to backlash over wife Neha’s T-shirt.
Drishyam 3 Director Rules Out Part 4; Arjun Bijlani And Wife Apologise Over T-Shirt Row
Given the success of Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam franchise, especially the latest Drishyam 3, is a fourth film on the cards as well? Director Abhishek Pathak has finally answered the question. In a recent chat with SCREEN, Abhishek said, “All of us believe this is the last part of the film. Obviously, the audience is loving it and talking about it. But Drishyam isn’t the franchise where we can just decide to make another film. It’s very much dependent on the story, and the story has ended. I always thought the ending was very poetic. It’s a love letter to the franchise.”
Television actor Arjun Bijlani and his wife, Neha Swami Bijlani, have issued an apology after Neha faced backlash over a T-shirt featuring Urdu text referring to Prophet Muhammad. The couple addressed the controversy through a joint statement on Instagram on Wednesday, and said that they were unaware of the meaning of the words printed on the t-shirt.
A prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Wednesday, October 14, to remember veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away at the age of 75 on October 8. Many celebrities and prominent personalities attended the gathering to pay their final respects and honour his contribution to Indian cinema. Among those present were CID actor Shivaji Satam, known for playing ACP Pradyuman in the popular television show, Marathi actress Varsha Usgaonkar, filmmaker Mehul Kumar, actor KK Goswami, IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe.
Bigg Boss 20 witnessed a dramatic turn of events after wildcard contestants Nakul Dhull and Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, got into a physical altercation inside the house. The incident sparked speculation about Nakul’s future on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. According to several reports, the social media influencer may have been asked to leave the house following the clash. However, an official confirmation from the makers regarding Nakul’s eviction is awaited. Nakul had entered the house as a wildcard contestant just days before the altercation.
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Vidya Balan’s all set to make her Tamil debut with Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2. The actioner starring Rajinikanth will see her locking horns with him. The smoking scene featuring Vidya has drawn further attention after Nelson revealed that Vidya was nervous while filming it on her very first day on set. Speaking exclusively to News18, Vidya opens up on what transpired during the shot, leading her to become ‘nervous’. “What happened on Jailer 2 set, I think, is that I got a nicotine high. I thought I knew how to smoke. I thought I would go to the set and smoke – what the hell!” she tells us.
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Ask News18Director Abhishek Pathak has ruled out a fourth installment, stating that Drishyam 3 serves as the poetic and definitive final chapter of the franchise.
Ask News18October 14, 2026, 22:01 IST