What is the Metascore for Drishyam?

Drishyam has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Drishyam Review (2015) — 74% Celluloid Score

Item: Drishyam
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Nishikant Kamat · 2015 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Drishyam (2015) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

74%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

85% Audience snapshot · excluded

74 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

8.2 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 43m
Cast: Ajay Devgn , Tabu , Shriya Saran , Ishita Dutta , Mrunal Jadhav , Rajat Kapoor , Kamlesh Sawant , Rishab Chadha , Yogesh Soman , Prasanna Ketkar
Country: India
Language: Hindi

Official theatrical poster for Drishyam (2015)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in India. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Drishyam worth watching?

Yes — Drishyam earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam thriller about a family covering up a crime remains the template for Indian suspense remakes.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Drishyam about?

When his family stares down the barrel of criminal charges, a commoner channels his street smarts and knowledge of action films to tie the long arm of the law into an investigative Gordian knot.

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Critic Reviews

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Drishyam (2015) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam (2015) remains a defining Mystery landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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