The emotional beats needed better fleshing; still the film engages you on how Ajay Devgan’s Vijay Salgoankar will emerge victorious. The third part also benefits from the presence of Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj. The veterans bring in the required authority making the characters worthy adversaries. Shriya Saran as Nandini has her moments too especially a crucial courtroom sequence.
Starcast: Ajay Devgan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajat Kapoor, Tabu, Prakash Raj, Kamalesh Sawanth and others
Genre: Thriller/drama
Direction, screenplay and story: Abhishek Pathak
Additional screenplay: Parvez Shaik and Aamil Keeyan Khan
Dialogues: Aamil Keeyan Khan
Background score: Ravi Basur
Cinematography: Sudhir K Chaudhary
Producers: Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Alok Jain etc
Production Companies: Panaroma Studios and Star Studios 18
The Hindi remakes of Drishyam franchise has always had a different treatment, the skeleton is the same, but the packaging varies never becoming a complete xerox copy. Drishyam (the conclusion) is a very good example of this. Abhishek Pathak and his writers take the basic core of Drishyam 3 and give their own spin. The characterizations of both Jaideep and Prakash Raj coupled with the acting performances makes this a perfect finale.
I won’t dwell much into the storyline of Drishyam (the conclusion) as most are familiar with the Malayalam original. For those not aware the Hindi version follows the trials and tribulations of Vijay Salgoankar (Ajay Devgan playing the role with practiced ease) and how he eventually overcomes the new set of challenges. Tabu and Rajat Kapoor continue to reprise their roles of Meera Deshmukh and Mahesh Deshmukh; they want the family to be punished for the death of their son Sam.
A strong aspect of Drishyam (the conclusion) are the vulnerable scenarios which Vijay finds himself in. This especially holds true of Jaideep intimidating Ajay in a fantastic pre interval block. Vijay’s elder daughter wedding meet is going on, and Jaideep’s SP Rajeever Singh Tomar makes his entry,
Rajeever’s interactions with Vijay and co sets a solid base for the second half. The punch dialogues coupled with Jaideep’s strong screen presence makes these portions riveting. Prakash Raj playing public prosecutor Indrajith Shetty is also established in a strong manner.
Indrajith’s line of questioning in the courtroom sequences makes the viewers tensed on what would be the fate of Vijay’s family. Prakash Raj brings in the required authority much like Jaideep; the two veterans combined make for solid threats.
As the title suggests the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 is the final part and the ending with all doors closed for the Deshmukh’s makes for a very satisfying watch. Abhishek Pathak along his writers have done a fine job in tying the knots.
Having said that the film could have done with some impactful family moments. The characters of the two daughters in particular get a raw deal. Shriya Saran fares much better in comparison with a solid courtroom sequence. Much details cannot be given about it, but this sequence acts as a very crucial plot point; and Shriya does complete justice to it
Ajay Devgan as Vijay communicates a lot with his eyes; whether it’s the vulnerable portions or the moment of victory. Kamlesh Sawant as a mini villain gets some meaty scenes too and the actor aces it. He particularly shines in the comic stretches.
Tabu and Rajat Kapoor as the grieving parents bring in the required desperation. Unlike the Malayalam Drishyam 3 Tabu’s Meera is better fleshed out making the viewers feel the anguish of a pained mother.
Ravi Basur’s background score also helps in elevating the thrills. His work deserves a particular mention in the courtroom drama.
Final word: The process of Vijay dogging the law with some help from police people’s inability isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But the film has enough thrilling moments with a satisfying finale.