12 October,2026 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Shriya Saran is currently enjoying the success of Drishyam: The Conclusion, in which she reprises her role as Nandini Salgaonkar under Abhishek Pathak's direction. Ever since the franchise started, she has essayed the mother of Ishita Dutta's character, even though Ishita is just eight years younger. The actress essays the role of Anju Salgaonkar. Led by Ajay Devgn, the third instalment is currently having a solid run in theatres. In a recent interview, Shriya talked about essaying a mother to Ishita, who is only eight years her junior.
In a conversation with News 18, Shriya reflected on essaying Ishita's mother in the Drishyam franchise. The actress said, "Yeah, I mean, it doesn't make sense. I did think about it. I was like, how does it make any sense? I had to be a child to give birth to another child (laughs). But the story is so impactful and strong that you don't think about all these things."
The actress admitted that the film industry tends to stereotype female actors; however, she appreciated the makers of Drishyam for justifying the age gap. As the conversation continued, she talked about collaborating with Ishita, revealing how their personal bond has evolved over the years. "When we began working on Drishyam, we were both literally children! By the time we shot for Drishyam 2, she had just gotten married, and I remember us speaking a lot about life. By the third film, we were discussing children," she said.
The actress further revealed that Ishita's son Vayu is nearly the same age as her daughter Radha; the actresses would only have most of their discussions around classes. She also called Ishita a 'wonderful mother.'
Meanwhile, Drishyam: The Conclusion hit theatres on October 2, taking a stellar box office opening of Rs 62 crore. In just ten days of its theatrical run, the Ajay Devgn-starrer has hit the Rs 300 crore milestone in India, and it is ready to cross the Rs 500 crore mark globally.
