Movie · 2022 · Thriller, Drama, Mystery · 2h 20m · HI
Curator score: 7.5/10 (51.5K ratings)
Overview
7 years after the case related to Vijay Salgaonkar and his family was closed, a series of unexpected events bring truth to light that threatens to change everything for the Salgaonkars. Can Vijay save his family this time?
Ratings
Curator score: 7.5/10
IMDb: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
TMDB: 8.0/10
Director
Abhishek Pathak
Production
Viacom18 Studios, Panorama Studios, T-Series, Aashirvad Cinemas, Reflection Pictures Studio
A tightly engineered sequel that doubles down on domestic suspense, procedural cat-and-mouse tension, and the pleasure of watching a seemingly ordinary man stay several moves ahead of the authorities. It works best if you enjoy twisty, dialogue-driven thrillers that build from small details into a satisfying payoff.
Best for
fans of smart Indian thrillers
viewers who like family-protection stakes
people who enjoy rewatchable twist construction
audiences who liked the first film and want a continuation
fans of restrained performances over loud action
Skip if
you want a standalone story with no prior context
you prefer fast-paced action over slow-burn suspense
you dislike sequels that revisit the same central conflict
you need a mystery with a radically unpredictable structure
Overview
Drishyam 2 is a sequel that understands exactly what made the original work: patience, misdirection, and the unnerving calm of a man who treats survival like a chess problem. It leans less on spectacle than on the slow accumulation of pressure, letting ordinary domestic spaces feel like trapdoors waiting to open.
Worth noting
The pleasure here is in the construction. Scenes that seem casual or even repetitive are often doing stealth work, and the film is at its best when it turns routine family life into evidence, alibi, and emotional shield all at once. Ajay Devgn keeps Vijay opaque without making him cold, which is crucial to the film's appeal.
Bottom line
Akshaye Khanna adds a sharp investigative edge, while the ensemble gives the story enough human texture to keep it from becoming pure puzzle-box mechanics. It is not as fresh as the first film, but it is polished, confident, and very effective at delivering the specific satisfaction of a well-laid trap snapping shut.
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Well, I guess with this sequel existence, you know the family managed to escape the authorities, yet the authorities aren’t done with them.
Meera actually puts aside the ruthlessness from the first one and keeps consistent with the first one in the end, going for a more emotional and low-key performance as a mourning mother. The film does a nice job also making you care for her. That’s not to say… more