Overview
A family’s dark secrets are threatened by an unyielding investigation, leading to a suspenseful showdown.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- tense
- suspenseful
- emotionally charged
- suspense night
- indian cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel to be a gripping, well-acted mystery thriller whose suspense and performances outweigh its familiar, highly constructed plotting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vijay Salgaonkar constructs and maintains a strategy intended to shield his wife and daughters from renewed investigation.
The investigation threatens the Salgaonkar family’s security, reputation, and emotional stability.
Vijay’s resourcefulness is tested against IG Tarun Ahlawat and the official machinery pursuing the case.
The plot revolves around investigation, concealed facts, and the consequences of what may be uncovered.
Films like Drishyam 2, and why
Drishyam
family-protection thriller built around concealment, investigation, and escalating suspense
The Secret in Their Eyes
methodical crime mystery in which an ordinary family confronts investigative pressure and moral compromise
Prisoners
tense procedural mystery centered on hidden evidence, conflicting loyalties, and a determined investigator
Andhadhun
psychological crime thriller emphasizing manipulation, family stakes, and an intricate investigative puzzle
Movie Details
- Director
- Abhishek Pathak
- Release Date
- 2022-11-18
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (117)
Cast
- Ajay Devgn
- Akshaye Khanna
- Tabu
- Shriya Saran
- Ishita Dutta
- Mrunal Jadhav
- Rajat Kapoor
- Saurabh Shukla
- Kamlesh Sawant
- Yogesh Soman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Drishyam 2 about?
- A fiercely protective father outmaneuvers a renewed investigation while trying to keep his family’s buried secret from resurfacing.
- What is Drishyam 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Drishyam 2 as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Drishyam 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Drishyam 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Drishyam 2?
- Critics generally found the sequel to be a gripping, well-acted mystery thriller whose suspense and performances outweigh its familiar, highly constructed plotting.
- Which films are like Drishyam 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Drishyam, The Secret in Their Eyes, Prisoners, and Andhadhun.
- How long is Drishyam 2?
- Drishyam 2 runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Drishyam 2?
- In United States, Drishyam 2 streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
