Common Sense Media Review
By Sakhi Thirani
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Intense Indian crime thriller sequel has violence, smoking.
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Drishyam 2
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What's the Story?
DRISHYAM 2 begins seven years after the murder case of Sameer Deshmukh was closed. Meera Deshmukh (Tabu), a police inspector and Sameer's mother, is still on the tail of the Salgaonkar family and joins forces with the renowned senior inspector, Tarun Ahlawat (Akshaye Khanna). With the truth on the verge of being excavated, will Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn) be able to safeguard his family this time?
Is It Any Good?
This suspenseful Bollywood crime thriller directed by Abhishek Pathak is a gripping and intense sequel to the 2015 hit, Drishyam. Drishyam 2 adds Khanna to its already renowned cast, changing dynamics from the previous parental feud to competing masculinities in this film, leaving Tabu's character on the sidelines. However, in comparison to other recent action and crime thrillers in Bollywood, the film definitely deserves appreciation for its ability to keep the spectator on the edge of their seat. Slowly building up to a complex climactic twist, the film introduces new strands to the previous tale through an intricate blend of shocks, surprises, and betrayals. Evoking the subtle yet significant power of perspective and how its alteration challenges the very nature of truth, the film neatly binds various layers of storytelling within it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Drishyam 2's messages about courage and perseverance. Why are these important character strengths?
Discuss the violence in the movie. How did it make you feel? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
How did the film represent drinking and smoking? What are some of the real-life consequences of these acts?
Have you seen the first film? How did this sequel compare?
Movie Details
- In theaters : November 18, 2022
- On DVD or streaming : January 13, 2023
- Cast : Ajay Devgn , Tabu , Akshaye Khanna
- Director : Abhishek Pathak
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Yash Raj Films
- Genre : Thriller
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance
- Run time : 140 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : June 26, 2023
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