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Rajat Kapoor Confirms 'Drishyam 3' Return, Says His Character Has 'No Arc'

He casts the part as a background presence in Abhishek Pathak's Hindi threequel, reported for an October 2, 2026 release.

Overview

  • Kapoor says he will reprise Mahesh Deshmukh, the civilian husband to Tabu's Meera Deshmukh, confirming the role remains limited.
  • In a SCREEN interview cited across outlets, he quips that he is "still standing behind Tabu" and that there is "no arc" for his character.
  • Reports identify Abhishek Pathak as director of the Hindi installment, which is slated to open on October 2, 2026.
  • Coverage notes the couple's pursuit of answers in the story, consistent with the franchise's family-and-crime focus without detailing plot turns.
  • Kapoor also reflects on a 2025 run of authority roles and discusses improvisation on set alongside ongoing funding hurdles for independent films.