The Drishyam 3 writer, Aamil Keeyan Khan, believes Jaideep Ahlawat’s SP Rajveer Singh Tomar should be viewed as an antagonist rather than a villain. The Crime Branch officer is determined to uncover Vijay Salgaonkar’s secrets, but Khan argues that pursuing a criminal does not automatically make a police officer the villain of the story.
Speaking in an interview, Khan said audiences have become emotionally attached to Vijay Salgaonkar, which can influence how they perceive the officer trying to expose him.
He pointed out that Vijay himself has made morally questionable decisions and argued that the franchise deliberately avoids presenting its characters as entirely right or wrong.
Khan praised Ahlawat’s performance, saying the actor had delivered every aspect of the role effectively and deserved the appreciation he was receiving.
Why the Drishyam Franchise Ends With the Third Film
Khan also explained why the makers decided to conclude Vijay Salgaonkar’s story with the third instalment rather than extend the franchise further.
According to the writer, the narrative had reached its natural conclusion, and continuing the story risked stretching the character’s credibility. Vijay has repeatedly outsmarted the police, and Khan suggested that taking the character further could eventually make the premise difficult to sustain.
He said the filmmakers preferred to leave audiences wanting more instead of continuing until viewers lost interest. The decision was particularly significant because the film’s strong box-office performance could have encouraged further instalments.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Nears ₹500 Crore
The film’s commercial performance has added to the attention surrounding the franchise. According to figures cited from box-office tracking website Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 had collected ₹489.74 crore worldwide by Day 11.
The reported total included ₹378.24 crore from India and ₹111.50 crore from overseas markets. Its India net collection stood at ₹315.25 crore.
The film also surpassed Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior to become the highest-grossing film of Ajay Devgn’s career, according to the supplied report. It was also reported to be the first Ajay Devgn-led film to cross ₹300 crore in India net collections.
A Story Built Around Moral Ambiguity
The debate over Ahlawat’s character reflects one of the franchise’s central ideas: the distinction between a protagonist and an antagonist does not necessarily determine who is morally right.
While audiences may sympathise with Vijay because they know his side of the story, Rajveer represents the law enforcement perspective. Khan’s comments suggest that the tension between these viewpoints is central to the film’s appeal.
As Drishyam 3 approaches the ₹500-crore worldwide milestone, the writer’s explanation offers another perspective on a franchise that has built its suspense around secrets, competing loyalties and the complicated relationship between justice and morality.
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