Drishyam 2 (2022 film)

Drishyam 2 2022 film poster

Drishyam 2
Directed by	Jeethu Joseph
Written by	Jeethu Joseph
Produced by	Antony Perumbavoor
Starring	Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil
Cinematography	Satheesh Kurup
Edited by	V. S. Vinayak
Music by	Anil Johnson
Production company	Aashirvad Cinemas
Distributed by	Amazon Prime Video
Release date	19 February 2022 (2022-02-19)
Running time	153 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Drishyam 2 is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. It is a sequel to the 2013 film Drishyam and features Mohanlal reprising his role as Georgekutty, along with Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil in supporting roles. The film was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through the company Aashirvad Cinemas.

Plot

The story picks up six years after the events of Drishyam. Georgekutty has now fulfilled his dream of opening a cinema hall and is working on producing a film. However, the family is still haunted by the events of the past, and the police are still investigating the disappearance of Varun Prabhakar. The film delves into how Georgekutty and his family deal with the renewed investigation and the lengths to which Georgekutty goes to protect his family.

Cast

• Mohanlal as Georgekutty
• Meena as Rani George
• Ansiba Hassan as Anju George
• Esther Anil as Anu George
• Murali Gopy as IGP Thomas Bastin
• Asha Sarath as IGP Geetha Prabhakar
• Siddique as Prabhakar
• Saikumar as Vinayachandran

Production

The film was officially announced in May 2020, and principal photography began in September 2020, adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols. The film was shot primarily in Thodupuzha, Kerala, where the first film was also shot. Anil Johnson composed the music for the film, while Satheesh Kurup handled the cinematography.

Release

Drishyam 2 was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on 19 February 2022, bypassing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received positive reviews for its screenplay, direction, and performances, particularly that of Mohanlal.

Reception

The film was praised for its engaging narrative and the performance of the cast. Critics noted that the sequel lived up to the expectations set by the first film and appreciated the twists and turns in the plot.

See also

• Drishyam
• Jeethu Joseph
• Mohanlal
• Malayalam cinema