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Drisyham is a remake of the 2013 south Indian movie of the same name. It starred Mohan Lal and at the time of release gained a lot of popularity and was declared a hit at the box office. I have not seen it so I can not be in a position to make comparisons between the two movies. Unfortunately not many people are aware that the original movie is inspired by a Japanese novel titled "The devotion of suspect X'. I'm sure that information like this can be disheartening to many when they automatically assume that what they are seeing is breakthrough cinema. The problem here lies with the the lack of knowledge of the movie watcher. Not every person is going to research a movie before seeing. They will take whatever they are spoon fed.
The film made with a mature approach. It is well structured. Direction and performances are to good standard. The basic theme itself is very reminiscent of what was seen in RGV's "My wife's murder 2004". Only that in this movie the victim is the police inspector's son, not wife. In terms of realism I found it pretty hard to believe how a family man can orchestrate such a evidence cover up in short time. And to control his family members in a perfect way to support each other was beyond belief. Especially the young girl who would not even admit anything despite seeing her family being brutality attacked by the law authority. A lot of suspension of disbelief is required here.
The running time of 20 hrs 40 mins is the let down factor. There was no need for the film to be that long. Tabu gives a fantastic performance as usual. Very convincing in her role. Ajay Devgun sleeps through his role and doesn't seem to be engaged with the story as one would expect him to be.
score 5/10
Moviemanic22 16 May 2016
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