Drushyam (2014) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Drushyam (2014) Review
A review of Drushyam (2014) (Telugu crime, drama, thriller), directed by Sripriya. Starring Venkatesh, Meena, Nadhiya. Rambabu, a cable operator, lives with his beloved wife Jyothi and two daughters. One day, his family inadvertently gets involved in a grave crime and he must go to great lengths to protect them. Our Rating: 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT. Released: 11 Jul 2014. Runtime: 2h 30m.
Drushyam(2014)
Visuals can be deceiving.
Telugu · Crime, Drama, Thriller
2h 30m · 11 Jul 2014
Music: Sharreth | DOP: S. Gopala Reddy | Writer: Jeethu Joseph, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, Gopalakrishna Paruchuri
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
📖 Story
Drushyam is a suspense thriller revolving around a middle-class family man, Rambabu, who goes to great lengths to protect his family after they become inadvertently involved in a crime. The story explores themes of family, deception, and justice as Rambabu uses his wit and intelligence to outsmart the police and keep his family safe.
Venkatesh: Strong and convincing portrayal of a protective family man
Meena: Supportive and emotionally grounded role as the wife
Nadhiya: Key supporting role with impactful presence
Sripriya: Effective in a pivotal role
Venkatesh: Good performance as the daughter
Meena: Notable child artist performance
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging and tightly woven suspense narrative
- ✓Strong performances by lead actors
- ✓Effective direction maintaining tension throughout
- ✓Good technical aspects like cinematography and background score
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half for some viewers
- ✕Predictability for audiences familiar with original versions
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sripriya delivers a competent and gripping adaptation, skillfully balancing suspense and emotional depth while keeping the audience engaged with a well-crafted screenplay.
📰 Critic Reviews
Venkatesh has been telling in interviews in the past one decade that he wants to experiment and do content based films that require low budget. He tried a content based film Eenadu (Telugu remake of A Wednesday) earlier, but it didn’t work. Drushyam is going to be his first such movie where a decent content-based film…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics generally praised Drushyam for its engaging plot, strong performances, and effective suspense. The film was appreciated as a worthy remake with good technical finesse, though some noted minor pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Drushyam release in theatres?▾
Drushyam released on 11 July 2014 (2014).
Is Drushyam a hit or flop?▾
Drushyam is declared a SUPER HIT at the box office.
What is the budget of Drushyam?▾
Budget of Drushyam is approximately ₹227856 Crore.
Where to watch Drushyam online? OTT release date?▾
Drushyam is available on Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Drushyam?▾
Drushyam directed by Sripriya. Produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu, Rajkumar Sethupathy.
Who are the main cast members of Drushyam?▾
Drushyam stars Venkatesh, Meena, Nadhiya.
What is the Tollybo rating for Drushyam?▾
Tollybo rates Drushyam 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT.
Who composed the music for Drushyam?▾
Music for Drushyam composed by Sharreth.
What is the genre and runtime of Drushyam?▾
Drushyam — Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Telugu.