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October 2 alibi to skeleton swap; A quick recap of Vijay Salgaonkar's plan ahead of Drishyam: The Conclusion

Updated On: 30 August, 2026 05:04 PM IST | Shruti Sampat

As Drishyam: The Conclusion is set to release on October 2, here's a quick recap of Ajay Devgn starrer. The movie has been an integral part of fans memory, take a look at everything you missed from the previous instalments

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Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam franchise (Pictures via IMDB)
Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam franchise (Pictures via IMDB)
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Vijay’s ordinary life: Vijay Salgaonkar begins as a simple, self-made cable TV operator in Goa who is obsessed with cinema. He lives a peaceful life with his wife Nandini and daughters Anju and Anu. His love for films gives him an unusual understanding of storytelling, timelines and investigation techniques, knowledge that later becomes central to protecting his family.
Vijay’s ordinary life: Vijay Salgaonkar begins as a simple, self-made cable TV operator in Goa who is obsessed with cinema. He lives a peaceful life with his wife Nandini and daughters Anju and Anu. His love for films gives him an unusual understanding of storytelling, timelines and investigation techniques, knowledge that later becomes central to protecting his family.
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Sam’s blackmail and accidental death: Vijay’s elder daughter Anju gets caught in a dangerous situation when Sam, the son of IG Meera Deshmukh, blackmails her. During an altercation, things escalate and Anju accidentally kills Sam. Realising that Sam’s powerful mother is likely to pursue the case relentlessly, Vijay decides to take responsibility for protecting Anju and keeping the incident hidden.
Sam’s blackmail and accidental death: Vijay’s elder daughter Anju gets caught in a dangerous situation when Sam, the son of IG Meera Deshmukh, blackmails her. During an altercation, things escalate and Anju accidentally kills Sam. Realising that Sam’s powerful mother is likely to pursue the case relentlessly, Vijay decides to take responsibility for protecting Anju and keeping the incident hidden.
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The October 2–3 alibi: Vijay begins constructing an elaborate alibi to ensure that his family cannot be connected to Sam’s disappearance. He creates a detailed timeline covering October 2 and 3, using movie tickets, bus journeys, restaurant bills and other seemingly ordinary records. He rehearses the sequence with his family so that their accounts remain consistent and convincing when questioned by the police
The October 2–3 alibi: Vijay begins constructing an elaborate alibi to ensure that his family cannot be connected to Sam’s disappearance. He creates a detailed timeline covering October 2 and 3, using movie tickets, bus journeys, restaurant bills and other seemingly ordinary records. He rehearses the sequence with his family so that their accounts remain consistent and convincing when questioned by the police
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Hiding Sam’s body: Knowing that the discovery of Sam’s body could destroy his carefully planned alibi, Vijay comes up with an extraordinary plan. Using his knowledge of films and police procedures, he hides Sam’s body beneath the foundation of the under-construction Pondolem Police Station. The location is chosen specifically because Vijay believes the authorities would never suspect that the evidence is hidden directly beneath a future police station.
Hiding Sam’s body: Knowing that the discovery of Sam’s body could destroy his carefully planned alibi, Vijay comes up with an extraordinary plan. Using his knowledge of films and police procedures, he hides Sam’s body beneath the foundation of the under-construction Pondolem Police Station. The location is chosen specifically because Vijay believes the authorities would never suspect that the evidence is hidden directly beneath a future police station.
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Gaitonde's brutal torture: The raw, agonizing interrogation scene where Inspector Gaitonde tortures the Salgaonkar family. The viral satisfaction among fans comes when Vijay leaves Gaitonde entirely broken and outmaneuvered without ever raising his hand back
Gaitonde's brutal torture: The raw, agonizing interrogation scene where Inspector Gaitonde tortures the Salgaonkar family. The viral satisfaction among fans comes when Vijay leaves Gaitonde entirely broken and outmaneuvered without ever raising his hand back
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Meera’s suspicion and failed investigation: IG Meera Deshmukh is convinced that Vijay and his family know more about Sam’s disappearance than they are admitting. The police subject them to intense questioning and pressure, hoping to expose inconsistencies in their story. However, Vijay’s carefully rehearsed alibi and the absence of Sam’s body prevent Meera from establishing a direct connection between the family and the crime.
Meera’s suspicion and failed investigation: IG Meera Deshmukh is convinced that Vijay and his family know more about Sam’s disappearance than they are admitting. The police subject them to intense questioning and pressure, hoping to expose inconsistencies in their story. However, Vijay’s carefully rehearsed alibi and the absence of Sam’s body prevent Meera from establishing a direct connection between the family and the crime.
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Seven years later, Vijay’s transformation: Seven years pass, and Vijay’s life changes dramatically. He moves beyond his humble beginnings as a cable operator and becomes the owner of a movie theatre. His financial success also allows him to pursue his long-standing dream of writing and producing a feature film. Despite his new status, the secret surrounding Sam’s death continues to remain hidden beneath the surface.
Seven years later, Vijay’s transformation: Seven years pass, and Vijay’s life changes dramatically. He moves beyond his humble beginnings as a cable operator and becomes the owner of a movie theatre. His financial success also allows him to pursue his long-standing dream of writing and producing a feature film. Despite his new status, the secret surrounding Sam’s death continues to remain hidden beneath the surface.
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The hidden eyewitness: Vijay’s biggest threat emerges from someone he never realised had witnessed his actions. David, a fugitive who was present near the under-construction police station on the night of Sam’s death, had seen Vijay leaving the location. Years later, after David is released from prison, his knowledge of Vijay’s movements provides the police with a potentially crucial eyewitness account.
The hidden eyewitness: Vijay’s biggest threat emerges from someone he never realised had witnessed his actions. David, a fugitive who was present near the under-construction police station on the night of Sam’s death, had seen Vijay leaving the location. Years later, after David is released from prison, his knowledge of Vijay’s movements provides the police with a potentially crucial eyewitness account.
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A new investigation begins: With David’s testimony giving the case new momentum, a new investigator, IG Tarun Ahlawat, takes charge of the investigation. He joins forces with the still-grieving Meera, who has never completely abandoned her belief that Vijay is responsible. The investigators begin closely monitoring Vijay and his family while attempting to reconstruct what actually happened on the night Sam disappeared.
A new investigation begins: With David’s testimony giving the case new momentum, a new investigator, IG Tarun Ahlawat, takes charge of the investigation. He joins forces with the still-grieving Meera, who has never completely abandoned her belief that Vijay is responsible. The investigators begin closely monitoring Vijay and his family while attempting to reconstruct what actually happened on the night Sam disappeared.
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Vijay creates a second line of defence: Vijay has already considered the possibility that the police might eventually discover Sam’s remains. To protect himself legally, he writes a novel containing a murder mystery that closely resembles the circumstances of Sam’s death. His strategy is to use the published novel as evidence that the authorities could be taking details from his fictional story and using them to construct a case against him.
Vijay creates a second line of defence: Vijay has already considered the possibility that the police might eventually discover Sam’s remains. To protect himself legally, he writes a novel containing a murder mystery that closely resembles the circumstances of Sam’s death. His strategy is to use the published novel as evidence that the authorities could be taking details from his fictional story and using them to construct a case against him.
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The medical college skeleton swap: The police eventually uncover skeletal remains from beneath the police station foundation. However, Vijay makes another calculated move before DNA testing can conclusively establish the identity of the remains. He befriends a morgue security guard and arranges for Sam’s remains to be switched with those of another deceased person. As a result, the forensic evidence fails to conclusively prove that the skeleton belongs to Sam, severely weakening the prosecution’s case.
The medical college skeleton swap: The police eventually uncover skeletal remains from beneath the police station foundation. However, Vijay makes another calculated move before DNA testing can conclusively establish the identity of the remains. He befriends a morgue security guard and arranges for Sam’s remains to be switched with those of another deceased person. As a result, the forensic evidence fails to conclusively prove that the skeleton belongs to Sam, severely weakening the prosecution’s case.
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Acquittal and the final emotional gesture: With the DNA evidence compromised and the authorities unable to establish Sam’s identity beyond reasonable doubt, Vijay is ultimately acquitted due to insufficient evidence. He succeeds in protecting Anju and keeping his family together, but his victory comes with a lasting emotional burden. In the end, Vijay anonymously sends Sam’s actual ashes to his grieving parents, giving them a measure of closure while ensuring that the Salgaonkars remain permanently haunted by the secret they have carried for years.
Acquittal and the final emotional gesture: With the DNA evidence compromised and the authorities unable to establish Sam’s identity beyond reasonable doubt, Vijay is ultimately acquitted due to insufficient evidence. He succeeds in protecting Anju and keeping his family together, but his victory comes with a lasting emotional burden. In the end, Vijay anonymously sends Sam’s actual ashes to his grieving parents, giving them a measure of closure while ensuring that the Salgaonkars remain permanently haunted by the secret they have carried for years.

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