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Drushyam(2014)

7.5/10
Telugu160 minstheatrical

'Drushyam' is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Sripriya. It stars Venkatesh, Meena, Esther Anil, and Kruthika Jayakumar. The story follows Rambabu, a cable TV operator who protects his family after his daughter accidentally kills a boy. The film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Drishyam'. It was shot primarily in Kerala, with additional locations in Araku, Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, and Hyderabad. The film received positive reviews for its screenplay and performances. It became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2014, collecting a distributor's share of ₹200 million worldwide. The film was released on 11 July 2014.

Director:Sripriya
Filmed In:Kerala, Araku, Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, Hyderabad
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
Theatrical Release
11 July 2014
Director
Sripriya
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 40m
Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Rambabu, a movie-loving cable TV operator, lives a peaceful life with his wife and two daughters. When his daughter accidentally kills a boy who tried to blackmail her, Rambabu must use his film knowledge to create a perfect alibi. But the boy's mother is a powerful police officer who will stop at nothing to find the truth.

What would you do to protect your family?

Film Details

7.5Rating
160Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 July 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InKerala, Araku, Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, Hyderabad

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
familysurvivaljusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Drushyam

Cast reunions in this film: Venkatesh & Daggubati Venkatesh (29 films together), Meena & Daggubati Venkatesh (4 films together), Nadhiya & Naresh (3 films together), Jeethu Joseph & Esther Anil (3 films together), Sripriya & Naresh (2 films together), and Venkatesh & Meena (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the Malayalam movie 'Drishyam', which itself was remade in several Indian languages.
  • Director Sripriya was the first female director to helm a Telugu film starring Venkatesh in the lead role.
  • The film's success led to a sequel, 'Drushyam 2', which was also a remake of the Malayalam sequel.
  • The iconic police station interrogation scene was shot in a single long take to maintain tension.
  • The movie was shot primarily in the coastal town of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, to capture a realistic small-town feel.
  • Composer Sharreth reused his own background score from the original Malayalam version for emotional consistency.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle social commentary on family values and middle-class life.

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