New narrative for 'Drishyam 3' underway:'Shaitaan 2' put on hold; Ajay Devgn to start new horror film in London this month

In the industry, there is ongoing buzz surrounding Ajay Devgn’s upcoming projects. According to sources, the actor is currently focusing on several films, including Dhamaal 4, Drishyam 3, the next installment in the Golmaal franchise, and Chauhaan, which has generated fresh interest following its recent teaser. Meanwhile, there has been no update or indication of active progress on the sequel to the horror-thriller Shaitaan. Sources also highlight that in recent years, Ajay Devgn has consciously moved beyond action roles. His current slate reflects a diverse mix of genres — comedy, investigative thrillers, horror, and drama — underscoring his willingness to experiment as an actor. No progress on ‘Shaitaan 2’ 'Shaitaan 2' is currently not in active development, with no updates emerging regarding its pre-production or shooting schedule. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is gearing up to return to the horror genre with a new big-budget untitled horror film directed by Rohit Jugraj. According to reports, the project is in the pre-production stage, with principal photography slated to begin in July 2026. Produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, the film is being crafted in a gothic horror style, moving away from traditional ghost stories and set against the backdrop of London. Sources indicate that Ajay Devgn will play a mysterious character possessing supernatural powers, with special efforts underway to perfect his look for the role. Notably, director Rohit Jugraj began his career with Ram Gopal Varma and served as an assistant director on the 2003 horror film *Bhoot*. 'Drishyam 3' in post-production, will return with new narrative The shooting of the film 'Drishyam 3' has been completed and the film is currently in the post-production stage. It is being reported that editing, background score and other technical work are progressing rapidly. However, the producers have not made any announcement in this regard yet. According to reports, this time the story of the Hindi version has been developed differently from the Malayalam 'Drishyam 3'. That is, a new narrative has been prepared for Hindi audiences, so that freshness remains in the story. There are also many discussions regarding the casting. Cast speculation for Drishyam 3 Sources suggest that Tabu is likely to reprise her role in the third instalment. There is also talk of Prakash Raj playing a lawyer and Jaideep Ahlawat stepping in as a new investigating officer. Reports indicate that the investigation track featuring Akshaye Khanna from the previous film may be continued through this new officer. However, the makers are yet to issue any official confirmation regarding the full star cast and character details. 'Dhamaal 4' team in full promotional mode Ajay Devgn’s much-awaited comedy Dhamaal 4 has entered its promotional phase ahead of release. According to sources, the team is actively engaging in various promotional activities. Along with Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, and other cast members have been making appearances at multiple events. Special emphasis is being placed on both on-ground activations and digital campaigns to effectively reach family audiences. The film’s release date has reportedly been shifted to July 10. While the industry views this change as a strategic move for better box office performance, the makers are yet to provide an official explanation for the adjustment. Dhamaal 4 is a big-budget project with high expectations. Additionally, Ajay Devgn’s upcoming untitled horror film (directed by Rohit Jugraj) is likely to begin shooting in July 2026. The project is being produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and will be set against the backdrop of London.