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Drishyam isn’t just any run-of-the-mill crime thriller. It had the marvellous Mohanlal, to begin with. And if that wasn’t enough, the sleek editing and frenetic pace of the 2013 film had everyone at the edge of their seats. Cut to present day and we’ve seen not just the Malayalam original, but a remake of the film across a host of regional languages that have seen the likes of Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn in the lead.
With the film making a name for itself in the genre of crime thrillers, fans of the franchise are in for a treat as Drishyam 2, starring the legendary superstar Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is releasing on 19th February, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. While fans across the globe wait with bated breath for the release of one of the most-awaited sequels of the year, we list down 5 reasons that make Drishyam one of the popular franchises loved all around the world.
A masterpiece across multiple regional languages
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Not one, not two, but Drishyam has been made across four Indian regional languages. The fact that this movie was made in multiple languages like Hindi (Drishyam), Tamil (Papanasam), Telugu (Drushyam) and Kannada (Drishya) is a fitting testament to the fact that this movie was not just a regional blockbuster but a megahit all across the country. With the likes of superstars Ajay Devgn, Kamal Haasan, Venkatesh and Ravichandran in the lead role of these respective films, it was no surprise to see audiences hooked to their screen in their preferred language.
International Remake
Not just in our country but Drishyam was adapted and remade in foreign countries as well. This film was the first Indian film that was adapted in Chinese and called Sheep Without a Shepherd releasing across packed theatres. The movie was also made in Sinhalese language by the name of Dharmayuddhaya.
