The release of Drishyam 2 on an OTT platform during the pandemic became a massive cultural event. It proved that a strongly rooted regional film could transcend regional boundaries purely on the strength of its writing. The film received universal acclaim from critics and audiences across India and internationally, leading to immediate demands for remakes in other languages.
The story picks up six years after the events of the first film. (Mohanlal) has transitioned from a humble cable TV operator to a successful movie theater owner with aspirations of producing his own film. While the family has technically moved on, the shadows of the past haven't left them. His wife, Rani (Meena), and daughters Anju and Anu live in a state of perpetual anxiety, with Anju suffering from PTSD and epilepsy following the trauma of the first film. Malayalam Movie Drishyam 2