Akshaye Khanna

Decoding Mohanlal & Ajay Devgn’s interpretation of Drishyam

Ajay Devgn has adhered to the original character’s moral blueprint and yet alchemized the man of the house into something much more than a patriarchal stereotype.

Box Office: Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 trumps Vikram Vedha, Jugjugg Jeeyo & 15 plus Bollywood biggies in 5 days flat

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam continues its phenomenal run at the box office.

Drishyam 2 movie review: At last a southern Indian film gets a Hindi remake that's an adaptation, not a mindless cc

While being largely faithful to the Malayalam original, this Hindi version establishes a distinct identity with its portrayal of Goa, Goans and Christians that is unusual for stereotype-ridden Bollywood.

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 continues its record-breaking run on Monday; beats Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 & Gangubai Kathiawadi

Drishyam 2 is expected to enter the Rs 100 crore club in its opening week at the box office.

Drishyam 2: 4 records created by Ajay Devgn starrer at the box office

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 has turned out to be a huge money-spinner at the box office.

Drishyam 2: How Ajay Devgn manages to recreate Mohanlal’s magic as Vijay Salgaonkar

Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn’s performances in the central roles of Drishyam 2’s Malayalam and Hindi versions respectively are equally terrific

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 collects Rs. 15.38 crore on day 1, mints the second biggest opening for a Hindi film in 2022

With these numbers, the film has pumped oxygen again to an otherwise ailing industry currently. The film has marched ahead of Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha, Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu, and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 on day one.

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 beats Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 at the box office - here's how

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 is expected to take a double-digit opening at the box office.

Drishyam 2 shows us how a remake should be done

As for Ajay Devgn, does he stand up ably to Mohanlal in the original? I would say, much more than expected. His portrait of a man determined to protect his family at any cost is at once powerful vulnerable connectible.

Where will Drishyam 2 stand among Ajay Devgn's top openers of all-time?

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 has sold over 1,20,000 tickets in its advance booking for its first weekend.