Drishyam 2 movie review: A compelling sequel with lots of drama and twists.

Summary:

Like its previous part, Drishyam 2, also has enough of twists and turns to keep you interested. And the Salgaokars' tale will continue to live on in people's minds.

Storyline:

Seven years after the incident, Vijay Salgaonkar and his family are still plagued by the terror and agony of it. In order to find the case, the police are using new strategies and methods. How much longer can the truth be hidden? Can Vijay once more save his family and himself?

Cast:

Ajay Devgan, Tabu, Akshay Khanna, Shreya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor, Mrunal Jadhav, Saurabh Shukla and many more.

Movie Review:

The follow-up to Drishyam, which is based on the same-named Malayalam thriller, picks off where the 2015 movie left off. Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgan) is seen leaving a police station with a shovel. The fact that there was a witness to the nearly perfect crime seven years ago gives the police motivation and ammunition to review the Sameer Deshmukh missing case inquiry so many years later.

Now a theatre owner, Vijay has an ambition to adapt one of his own stories into a movie. While his younger daughter Anu (Mrunal Jadhav) is in her teens, his older daughter Anju (Ishita Dutta) is still recovering from the shock of horrific occurrences. Everyone in the family, including his wife Nandini (Shreya Saran), is going about their daily lives while being cautious. Additionally, they always feel a creeping sensation of fear. The Salgaonkars' lives are turned upside down by a sequence of unanticipated incidents as a truth threatens to upend everything.

Even the community's support for Vijay from seven years ago starts to wane as the plot develops and many start to wonder if he really did commit the crime. When Sameer's mother and former IG Meera (Tabu) get involved in the police investigation under the direction of Police IG inspector Tarun Ahlawat (Akshay Khanna), the movie really picks up steam. Sameer's accidental death in Drishyam served as the basis for both movies. This time, they don't minimise the protagonist while following the leads.

Director Abhishek Pathak here follows the same format as the first film, which was directed by the late Nishkant Kamat. As he subtly increases the tension in the story, the family's fear and anxiety are evident. Every character has a specific role as the inquiry goes on, which heightens the drama and tension.

As a devoted parent who guards his family from harm, Ajay Devgan excels. He is a straightforward individual with a keen mind. Akshay Khanna, who has previously played a cop in movies like Mom and Ittefaq, adds a lot of seriousness to these suspenseful events. As Meera, a mother seeking justice for her kid, Tabu is simply superb. As her husband who is anxious for everything to be resolved immediately, Rajat Kapoor excels. Gaitonde, played by Kamlesh Sawant once more, is still a vicious and vengeful individual. Other Salgaonkars Shreya Saran, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav plays similar role as in last film. Saurabh Shukla plays important role of Murad Ali a writer to unfold the mystery.

Sahi galat, the title tune and accompanying credits song by Amitabh Bhattacharya, is a positive song. Sath hum rahein is a slow song, but it's beautifully shot to show the bond that families share. The rock star DSP (Devi Sri Prasad)'s music fits in beautifully and heightens the drama.

Overall, just like its predecessor, Drishyam 2 offers a tonne of surprises to keep you hooked the entire time. Additionally, the Salgaonkars' story is still fresh in people's minds.

Box office collection:

276 Cr