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Drishyam
दृश्यम्
2015 163 min India 12+
★7.7
Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Director: Nishikant Kamat
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Description
When his family stares down the barrel of criminal charges, a commoner channels his street smarts and knowledge of action films to tie the long arm of the law into an investigative Gordian knot.
Budget:
$4.6M
Worldwide:
$18M
Starring
Ajay Devgn
Actor
Shriya Saran
Actor
Tabu
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Drishyam (2015) is widely regarded as an engaging and suspenseful family thriller that effectively explores themes of moral ambiguity and the desperate measures taken to protect one's kin against systemic injustice. While the plot's clever structure and emotional stakes earn praise, some critics find the polished aesthetic and casting choices to be at odds with the film's grounded, small-town setting.
| Screenplay | The narrative excels as a high-stakes, twisty thriller that successfully portrays the intense moral dilemma of a family protecting their own against a hostile state. | |
| Theme | The core theme of family solidarity remains highly resonant, illustrating the desperate lengths an ordinary father will go to when facing systemic power imbalances. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as both a strength and a weakness: some find the deliberate, contemplative tempo keeps tension high, while others feel it utilizes unnecessary, slowed-down sequences. | |
| Acting | Performances are a point of contention: while the lead is praised for a protective, 'lion-like' persona, others feel the cast feels miscast or overly glamorous for their provincial roles. | |
| Production | The production quality is polarized; it is praised for being a realistic departure from typical Bollywood tropes, yet criticized for being too glossy and sanitized for the grit required by the story. |