Drishyam (2015)

Drishyam is a tightly wound crime drama and mystery set in a small Goan town that centers on Vijay Salgaonkar, a humble cable-TV operator and devoted family man whose ordinary life is upended by an unexpected crime involving his teenage daughter. When the powerful, no-nonsense police officer Meera Deshmukh begins a relentless investigation, Vijay must draw on his street smarts, love for films and extraordinary resourcefulness to shield his wife and daughters from the long arm of the law. What you’ll experience: a slow-burning, suspenseful cat-and-mouse thriller that balances tense investigative sequences with deep emotional stakes. The film builds mounting pressure as evidence, suspicion and class differences push the Salgaonkar family into increasingly desperate choices. You’ll find yourself sympathizing with Vijay’s fierce protectiveness while also wrestling with moral ambiguity — is he a criminal or a hero? — as the plot tightens toward an unexpected and shocking climax. Expect intelligent plotting, atmospheric small-town drama, strong performances, and a steady escalation of tension rather than loud action. Drishyam’s strength is its psychological suspense and the way it forces viewers to question justice, loyalty and the lengths one would go to protect loved ones.

Actors: Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu

Director: Nishikant Kamat

Runtime: 163 min

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.2 /10 8.2 /10