Bollywood stars descend at Mumbai theatre to catch Drishyam

The story start changing with the introduction of Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (Tabu) as IG Meera, she is bold and got clued that something is there what the family of Vijay Salgaonkar is trying to hide from her and the police. “Unbelievable.”

The first time that they were paired opposite each other was for “Kya Kehna” (2000) and the last was “Salaam Namaste” – call it sheer coincidence, but both the films had Saif impregnating Preity by accident. And it’s as much a family drama as it is a thriller. You can’t take your eyes off her in the final scene in which she doesn’t have to utter a single word.

The film really kicks off in the second half, while the first half sets the characters and premise of what’s to follow.

One particular scene in which she’s sexually threatened comes across as an unintentionally amusing tribute to “80s” Bollywood instead of being disturbing or unsettling. And between the innumerable promotional interviews, and all those “experts” weighing in on social media, the joy of discovery sitting there in a dark cinema hall is often lost. In between Force and Drishyam I made another Marathi film, Lai Bhaari. Since I am from Jamshedpur, I tried to remember how I was in school.

S.S. Rajamouli’s “Baahubali” may have shattered the opening records and Salman Khan’s “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” may be getting lions share at the box office, but ‘Drishyam’ starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran is surely worth a watch, here’s why. A family man who dotes on his wife and children, his life goes topsy-turvy when one night an unwanted guest invites himself to his house and puts the family honour at stake leading to unexpected end.

Jeethu Joseph’s terrific original script isn’t fashioned as a whodunit – because we know who did it – but in fact as a battle of wits, a cat-and-mouse chase.

It helps that Kamat has a trio of dependable actors in key roles. Vijay concocts lies at a rapid pace, demonstrating a clever mind which constructs a foolproof narrative to ensure his family isn’t implicated.

He only agreed to do the film on the basis it would be shot within the three month period he was available. Everyone welcomed Drishyam with a good response and very positive reviews. You’d find out when you watch the movie!

Ajay Devgan, Tabu brings out their best performances on the silver screen in their respective roles. The director spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, his passion and more. Drishyam seems to be a story-heavy film with an intriguing screenplay to back it up. That’s where I’m going to be seen in “Shivaay“.

Ajay will soon complete 25 years in the film industry. But the film belongs unquestionably to Tabu.

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