# Drishyam (2015) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/drishyam-2015/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Nishikant Kamat |
| Genres | Mystery, Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 163 min |
| Festival premiere | IFFI 2015 |

## Quick answer

Drishyam (2015) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam thriller about a family covering up a crime remains the template for Indian suspense remakes. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Nishikant Kamat.

## Critics consensus

Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam thriller about a family covering up a crime remains the template for Indian suspense remakes.

## Synopsis

When his family stares down the barrel of criminal charges, a commoner channels his street smarts and knowledge of action films to tie the long arm of the law into an investigative Gordian knot.

## Cast

Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor, Kamlesh Sawant, Rishab Chadha, Yogesh Soman, Prasanna Ketkar

## Accolades

Premiered at IFFI 2015.

## Where to watch

India: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Drishyam worth watching?**
Drishyam holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam thriller about a family covering up a crime remains the template for Indian suspense remakes.

**What is Drishyam about?**
When his family stares down the barrel of criminal charges, a commoner channels his street smarts and knowledge of action films to tie the long arm of the law into an investigative Gordian knot.

**Who directed Drishyam?**
Drishyam (2015) was directed by Nishikant Kamat.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Drishyam?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 85%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch Drishyam?**
Drishyam is on Prime Video in India. Availability varies by region.

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