Drishyam 2

For the Hindi language remake, see Drishyam 2 (2022 film).

Drishyam 2
Promotional poster
Directed byJeethu Joseph
Written byJeethu Joseph
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
Starring
CinematographySatheesh Kurup
Edited byV. S. Vinayak
Music byAnil Johnson
Production
company
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
Release date
  • 19 February 2021 (2021-02-19)
Running time
153 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Drishyam 2: The Resumption, or simply Drishyam 2 is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.[2] A sequel to the 2013 film Drishyam, the film stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy and Asha Sharath. The story is set six years after the events of Drishyam.[3]

Jeethu wrote the script for Drishyam 2 when the production work for his other film, Ram, got interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a formal announcement made on Mohanlal's 60th birthday, 21 May 2020,[3] the principal photography began on 21 September and concluded on 6 November 2020, while adhering to safety precautions set for preventing the spread of COVID-19. The film was shot extensively for 46 days in and around Thodupuzha in the same locations as Drishyam, with some scenes in Kochi. Anil Johnson composed the songs and score. Satheesh Kurup handled the cinematography and V. S. Vinayak edited the film.

Originally, the makers planned for a theatrical release, the producers later opted to release the film through the streaming service Amazon Prime Video. The film was released worldwide on 19 February 2021 to widespread critical acclaim, praising the narration style and performances (especially of Mohanlal).[4][5][6]

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  2. ^ Raghuvanshi, Aakanksha (21 May 2020). "Mohanlal, 60 Today, Confirms Drishyam 2 Is Happening. See His Tweet". NDTV. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Drishyam 2: Mohanlal Announces Sequel to Jeethu Joseph Film on Birthday". News18. 21 May 2020. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Ajay Devgn to return with Tabu for Drishyam 2 in 2022; director Jeetu Joseph likely to direct Hindi remake". Bollywood Hungama. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Jeethu Joseph on making Drishyam 3 with Mohanlal: 'If I have a good idea, it will be a crime not to develop it'". The Indian Express. 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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