Drishyam 3: Ajay Devgn’s Vijay is like any political leader who uses religion to get his way

Drishyam 3, the final chapter of Vijay Salgaonkar's tale, has recently hit theaters, but for many viewers, the conclusion was anything but satisfying. The decade-old crime that initially sparked the story remains unsolved, with those responsible still at large. In the first installment released in 2015, Vijay's daughter Anju and wife Nandini accidentally kill Sam, a boy who had harassed Anju and began blackmailing Nandini.

Determined to protect his family, Vijay embarks on a mission that involves forging evidence, lying, and befriending anyone who might aid him in his scheme. He succeeds in shielding his family from imprisonment, but at what cost? The film portrays Vijay as the selfless hero who would do anything for his loved ones, but in the process, he discredits those seeking justice for Sam's death.

Tabu's character, Meera Deshmukh, struggles with her mental health as she grapples with the loss of her son. Throughout the film, Vijay manipulates and lies, training his family to lie as well, creating a sleeper cell of sorts to avoid detection. Although Sam's death was accidental, the film fails to explore the consequences of Vijay's actions on his family.

He incites religious hatred, believing it is perfectly acceptable, and even uses religion as a weapon to save his family. In doing so, he resembles many political leaders of today, who also use religion to gain support. The film highlights how Vijay manipulates the authorities, who are fully aware of his actions, but remain silent spectators.

By pushing his older daughter to get married, Vijay neglects her emotional trauma and instead focuses on moving on as if nothing happened. He creates an elaborate scheme to maintain the illusion that his family is safe, but the truth is far from it. Drishyam 3 serves as a reflection of the moral decay in society, where good does not triumph over evil, and justice remains elusive.

Vijay's family continues to live in constant fear, never knowing what might come next, and the film questions whether they are truly saved or merely playing a dangerous game.