Director: Abhishek Pathak
Writers: Jeethu Joseph, Aamil Keeyan Khan, Abhishek Pathak
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna
Drishyam 2 (2022) directed by Abhishek Pathak is an Indian Hindi crime thriller film. The film features Ajay Devgan, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles, while Ishita Dutta, Mrinal Jadhav, and Rajat Kapoor make up for supporting roles well. It is basically a remake of the 2021 Malayalam film of similar nomenclature and is also a sequel to the Hindi film Drishyam which was released in 2005. The screenplay for Drishyam 2 was conceptualized by Amil Keyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak while Amil Keyan Khan compiled the dialogue for the film. The film is based on the background of Goa with locations of Mumbai and Hyderabad. Critics responded positively and the film was released on November 18, 2022 in theaters.
Ajay Devgn and Tabu-starrer Drishyam 2 has garnered positive reviews from both critics and netizens. Users have appreciated Devgn, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna for packing a heavy punch with their performances. Users have also appreciated the matches between Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna.
Film critic and business analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film a four-star rating and a one-word review calling it 'energized' and further wrote: “Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran… . Powerful actors in a movie full of energy. Director Abhishek Pathak delivers a fantastic thriller... Fierce confrontations cast a spell... DON'T MISS IT." He added that the first half comes to life "at a leisurely pace," but the second half takes the film to another level.
First-time director Abhishek Pathak doesn't really get going, but the source material is so engaging that it's hard to stray from the line of inquiry. Beyond the practicalities of a thriller, Jeethu has greased the stage with observations on the idea of right and wrong, awareness of guilt, and forgiveness that makes the proceedings not only nuanced but relatable. Meera can't get over the fact that Vijay surpassed his years of experience in the police force. More importantly, it's her mother in hers that drives her to take revenge on a father she doesn't see beyond the safety of her family. In a society that celebrates poetic justice more than trial in court, it's a potent recipe, and Jeethu Joseph puts it to good use.
However, there is a long gap between what happened, which caused the creators to reopen Vijay's file and summon us to theaters, and how it happened. Nothing really happens in this stretch, except for Akshaye Khanna chewing up the scenery with his inimitable flair. Few actors could convey a sense of desperation and authority in a frame like Akshaye does. It's his acting, mixed with some one-liners (Aamil Keeyan Khan's dialogue), that keeps us awake during intermissions.
There's no comparison to Mohanlal, but Ajay Devgn is dependable as usual in a role he hopes will tone down the star power of him. The only concern is that after a certain age, stars start to sound like their impersonators in scenes where an up-and-coming filmmaker (perhaps admired by the actor) asks them to up the emotional tone. It happened with Mr. Bachchan, and Devgn should avoid it too, particularly in movies where there isn't a blaring background sound to balance it out.
Shriya Saran continues to quote her to become the docile housewife, but from time to time her diction and body language let slip that she is acting. Kamlesh Sawant acts like she knows her Gaitonde sparked interest in the first part. Tabu and Rajat Kapoor show how to play a character in a sequel.
Of course, the movie is not intended for those who have seen the Malayalam version. Otherwise, Drishyam 2 provides more than just a sense of déjà vu.
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