Drishyam

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 20s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] A character is seen in a compromising situation, implied but not shown explicitly.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 50s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:10] A character is attacked and there is a struggle shown.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:30:20 - 01:31:00] A tense scene involving threats and psychological violence.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:45:50 - 01:46:30] A character is shown injured, with some blood visible.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:20] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:35] A character uses strong language in a heated argument.
Drishyam
Year: 2015
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 163 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
IMDB: 8.2
Votes: 70367
Gross: 739,478
Director: Nishikant Kamat
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor
Overview: Desperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Drishyam (2015)?
A: Drishyam (2015) is a thriller about Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn), a common man who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family after they become entangled in a crime. The story revolves around how Vijay uses his wit and intelligence to outsmart the police, led by IG Meera Deshmukh (Tabu), whose son goes missing under suspicious circumstances.
Q: Who are the main actors in Drishyam (2015)?
A: The main cast of Drishyam (2015) includes Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar, Tabu as IG Meera Deshmukh, and Rajat Kapoor as Mahesh Deshmukh.
Q: Is Drishyam (2015) a remake of another film?
A: Yes, Drishyam (2015) is a Hindi remake of the 2013 Malayalam film of the same name, which starred Mohanlal in the lead role. The story has also been remade in several other Indian languages.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Drishyam'?
A: The title 'Drishyam' translates to 'Visual' or 'Sight' in English. It symbolizes the theme of perception and how what is seen (or not seen) plays a crucial role in the unfolding of the plot, especially in how Vijay manipulates the evidence to protect his family.
Q: How was the reception of Drishyam (2015)?
A: Drishyam (2015) was both a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances (especially by Ajay Devgn and Tabu), and tight screenplay. The film has since gained a cult following and is considered one of the best thrillers in Indian cinema.