Drishyam (2015) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Drishyam worth watching?
Yes — Drishyam is worth watching, with a 86% Critic Score and 85% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 81% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (74), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (8.2/10).
Directed by Nishikant Kamat, Drishyam runs 163 minutes in Hindi. On Celluloid we index it for “Drishyam review”, “is Drishyam worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.
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.
Critics consensus: Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam thriller about a family covering up a crime remains the template for Indian suspense remakes. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and others.
Should you watch Drishyam tonight?
Yes — prioritize Drishyam tonight if you want a proven mystery with lasting rewatch value. At 163 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Drishyam?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Drishyam (2015) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt4430212. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse mystery films.