One franchise after another appears to dominate Ajay Devgn’s calendar. Last week, mid-day reported that the superstar is scheduled to begin filming Drishyam 3 in December (Rules apply in this remake, Oct 8). Now, we have learnt that as soon as it’s a wrap on the crime drama, the actor will kick off Golmaal 5 in March 2026.

Devgn has apparently begun preliminary prep for Drishyam 3, which will see him reprise his role of Vijay Salgaonkar alongside co-stars Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor.

A source close to the production told us, “Director Abhishek Pathak wants to ensure that the storytelling is as taut as the first two parts. The team plans to begin shooting in Goa by December and wrap up by March 2026.” Rumours also suggest that Paresh Rawal has joined the cast.

Then it will be time for the superstar to dive into the mad world of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5 with franchise regulars Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Kemmu. Shetty, who is shooting his Rakesh Maria biopic with John Abraham, is expected to complete it by the year-end.

Even as Golmaal 5’s script is being fine-tuned, the makers are simultaneously in advanced talks with Kareena Kapoor Khan to return as the female lead, marking her reunion with Devgn and Shetty after Singham Again (2024).

The insider added, “Kareena shares great chemistry with Ajay. Since she led Golmaal Returns [2008] and Golmaal 3 [2010], her presence brings a nostalgic charm. The cast will be finalized by December-end.”