How October 2 Became a Defining Part of Drishyam’s Identity

CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Every year on October 2, along with Gandhi Jayanti, Ajay Devgn’s film “Drishyam” and the name of Vijay Salgaonkar also begin trending on social media. Released in 2015, the film made the date of October 2 a key part of its story, and over time the date became associated with the film’s popular references and memes.

In the film, Vijay Salgaonkar, in order to protect his family from a criminal case, prepares an alleged false story based on the events of October 2. According to the family, they went to Panaji that day, attended a satsang and then ate pav bhaji. Evidence such as bus tickets, film tickets and restaurant bills is also used in the film to strengthen this story.

The film was released at a time when social media and WhatsApp meme culture were rapidly gaining popularity. Words such as October 2, satsang, Panaji and pav bhaji began to be used repeatedly in the context of “Drishyam”. This is why this part of the film’s story became part of Indian pop culture.

Interestingly, “Drishyam: The Conclusion” has also been released in theatres on October 2, 2026. This means that the third chapter of the franchise has reached audiences on the same date that gained a distinct identity through Vijay Salgaonkar’s story. In this way, along with the historic identity of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2 has also become linked with pop-culture references such as the story of “Drishyam”, Vijay Salgaonkar, Panaji and pav bhaji.

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