Drishyam is worth a watch

Jeetu Joseph's Drishyam starring Mohanlal and Meena is a welcome change from the slapstick associated with Malayalam cinema for some decades now.

Mohanlal as Georgekutty is a cable TV operator and film buff, struggling to make both ends meet with a bit of agriculture thrown in for his income. His wife, Meena, reminds frequently him that he has forgotten to live due to his miserly ways, and wants the best in life for her family. The first half is entirely focused on the family and the picturesque land they live in. It belongs to Mohanlal.

Misfortune strikes the family and Georgekutty vows to save the family from the police as well from the long arm of the law. The second half is occupied by how the family struggles to keep themselves together, while Asha Sarath as IG Geetha Prabhakar tries to prove a point.

To me, the second half belonged to Asha Sharath and Kalabhavan Shajon as Constable Sahadevan.This is not to forget the entire cast who had done well in this film. The film successfully retains the suspense till the end.

The only glitch is why Georgekutty failed to consult an advocate. And nobody in the movie seemed to suggest that option.

Overall, a good movie to watch and one that poses questions on the state of family, crime, and morality. The cinematography is good and the songs sounded average. And there was no third-rate comedy lines.