Prakash Raj begins shooting for Drishyam 3, quips he is “not replacing anyone” after Akshaye Khanna’s exit from Ajay Devgn-starrer Veteran actor Prakash Raj has officially started shooting for the much-anticipated Hindi thriller Drishyam 3. The actor confirmed his participation through a social media post, while also addressing speculation surrounding the film’s casting after Akshaye Khanna’s reported exit from the project. Taking to X, Prakash Raj shared an update from the sets and wrote: “Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in Hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play. I’m sure you will love it. (And yes, I’m not replacing anyone. . )”Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play . Im sure you will love it . ❤️❤️❤️( and yes im not replacing anyone. . ) 😛😛😛 — Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) February 10, 2026 The post appeared to directly respond to ongoing assumptions that he might be stepping into a role earlier associated with Khanna. His clarification suggests that his character is a new addition rather than a replacement. Notably, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Prakash Raj would be joining the cast of Drishyam 3, hours before the actor confirmed the development himself. The third instalment of the franchise continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, with Ajay Devgn expected to reprise his lead role. The earlier films were bot... #Prakash_Raj #Veteran_actor #Ajay_Devgn-starrer #Akshaye_Khanna #Devgn-starrer_Veteran #started_shooting #Khanna #Raj #officially_started #Raj_begins
EXCLUSIVE: Prakash Raj joins the team of Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3 Drishyam 3 is highly awaited, thanks to the insane popularity of the first two parts, twists and turns, the subject and also the casting. The series comprises talented actors like Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran. In December 2025, another talented actor – Jaideep Ahlawat – came on board. And now, one more veteran, reputed actor, has joined the cast – Prakash Raj. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Prakash Raj is extremely selective and signs films only when the script and the character genuinely excite him. Drishyam 3 offered both. He was instantly on board and has already begun shooting for the film. ”There has been speculation that Prakash Raj will be seen as a police officer. However, the source clarified, “He’s not playing a cop. It’s a fresh, intriguing character, very different from what audiences might expect, and it significantly adds to the narrative. ”Drishyam 3 is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is slated for release on October 2, 2026, a date that has become inseparable from the Drishyam brand. In Drishyam (2015), Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn) famously claims that his family attended a satsang in Panaji and ate pav bhaji on October 2, the very day a murder took place in their town. In reality, it was his wife Nandini (Shriya Saran) and daughter Anju (Ishita Dutta) who accidentally committed the crime, prompting Vijay to construct an airtight alibi. The mention of Panaji and October 2... #Ajay_Devgn #Prakash_Raj #Ajay_Devgn-starrer #Devgn-starrer_Drishyam #highly_awaited #insane_popularity #Raj_joins #Ajay #Shriya_Saran #Drishyam
