Film: Drushyam
Starring: Venkatesh, Meena, Nadhiya, Naresh
Director: Sripriya Rajkumar
Producer: Suresh Babu, Rajkumar Sethupathi
Banner: Suresh Productions, Raj Kumar theaters
Music: Sharreth
Starring: Venkatesh, Meena, Nadhiya, Naresh
Director: Sripriya Rajkumar
Producer: Suresh Babu, Rajkumar Sethupathi
Banner: Suresh Productions, Raj Kumar theaters
Music: Sharreth
Story
Rambabu( Venkatesh) is a middle-class
man running a cable network in Rajavaram village near Vizianagaram. He
enjoys his family life with wife Jyothi (Meena) and two daughters Anju,
Anu. Tragedy strikes the family when Varun, son of Inspector General of
Police (Nadhiya) harasses Anju with a video clip. Meanwhile, Varun gets
disappeared and the local police and the IG suspects Rambabu family as
culprits. What happens to Varun? What does Rambabu do to save his family
forms the rest.
Performances
Venkatesh has taken up
non-commercial film breaking his star image and opting for a deglam
look. As expected he has done a commendable job by carrying off the role
with ease. He impresses in emotional scenes and justifies the
confrontation scenes.
Meena is apt for the
role and she supports Venkatesh well. The two kids have done very good
job. Nadhiya gets a prominent role and she is exceptional, Naresh,
Sameer, Ravi Kale, Parachuri Venkateswara Rao, Sapthagiri have done
decent job.
Technical Analysis
Cinematography by S.Gopal Reddy is neat
and background score is impressive. Story is unique for the Telugu
audiences while the screenplay is gripping leaving aside early 15
minutes. Sri Priya direction is good and handles the film cleverly.
Dialogues are neat and editing by Marthand K Venkatesh is perfect.
Production values are standard.
Analysis
Drushyam story (a murder mystery
suspecting a honest middle class family) is unique to Telugu audiences
and the film is the right mix of family entertainment and thrilling
elements. The writers and the cast especially Venkatesh has taken the
film to another level.
Drushyam remains a faithful remake to
Malayalam version and director Sri Priya has made only few changes. The
film has strong family emotions which will connect well with the
audiences. The suspense element is maintained throughout and if you
haven’t watched the original version, you’ll sure like the thrilling
elements.
On the flipside, the film takes its time
to get into the story and initial scenes of Venkatesh, Meena romance
looks forced while Venky-Sapthagiri scenes doesn’t work much in the
first half. Nevertheless, Drushyam makes the audiences glued to the
screens with its peak second half and impressive climax.
Final Verdict
Drushyam – Emotional Yet Thrilling!!!