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Drishyam Review (2015) — 74% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nishikant Kamat · 2015 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Drishyam worth watching?

Drishyam (2015) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Drishyam?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
85% Audience
74 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
8.2 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 43m
Cast
Ajay Devgn , Tabu , Shriya Saran , Ishita Dutta , Mrunal Jadhav , Rajat Kapoor , Kamlesh Sawant , Rishab Chadha , Yogesh Soman , Prasanna Ketkar

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
  • Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Drishyam worth watching?

Yes — Drishyam earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

Critic Reviews

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Drishyam (2015) Review

Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam (2015) remains a defining Mystery landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

Priya Sharma Indian Cinema Editor

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