Drishyam (2015 film)

Drishyam

First Look
Directed by Nishikant Kamat
Produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak
Ajit Andhare
Abhishek Pathak
Written by Upendra Sidhaye
Story by Jeethu Joseph
Starring Ajay Devgn
Tabu
Shriya Saran
Rajat Kapoor
Production
company
Distributed by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • July 31, 2015
Country India
Language Hindi

Drishyam (English: Visual/The Sight) is an upcoming 2015 Indian thriller drama film directed by Nishikant Kamat. It features Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran in the lead roles, and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ajit Andhare and Abhishek Pathak. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name. The film is scheduled for release on 31 July 2015.[1]

Cast

Production

In October 2014, it was announced that Saif Ali Khan would take the lead role and reprise the role played by Mohanlal in the 2013 Malayalam predecessor,[2] but in November 2014, it was announced that Ajay Devgn would star in the Malayalam remake of the 2013 film Drishyam,[3] which will be produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures in association with Panorama Studios and directed by Nishikant Kamat. Plans then were to have Devgn reprise the role played by Mohanlal in the 2013 film.[4] Later it was announced that Tabu will be playing the role of a cop and Shriya Saran will play the role of Ajay Devgn's wife.[5]

Filming

Principal photography for the film was slated to begin in February 2015. Ajit Andhare, the Chief operating officer of Viacom 18 Motion Pictures stated "Drishyam is an iconic film that leaves you spellbound and intrigued long after you have watched it. Its box office record in Malayalam & Telugu speaks for itself."[6] Actor Ajay Devgn had been in Canada to shoot snow scenes for his upcoming film Shivaay, but light snow conditions had him reschedule that film and return to India to instead begin Drishyam.[7][1] The First 20 Day Shooting schedule of the film began on 13 march 2015 in Goa and ended on 1 April 2015. The second schedule of the film will began on 2nd week of April.[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thakker, Namrata (14 March 2015). "Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam remake to release on July 31, 2015!". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Goswami, Parismita (20 October 2014). "Saif Ali Khan Bags Lead Role in Hindi Remake of Mohanlal Starrer 'Drishyam': Report". International Business Times. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  3. ↑ staff (25 November 2014). "Ajay Devgn to play the lead in Hindi remake of Drishyam". India Today. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  4. ↑ V.P, Nicy (25 November 2014). "Ajay Devgn to Reprise Mohanlal's Role in Hindi Remake of 'Drishyam'; Shooting to Begin by February". International Business Times. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  5. ↑ staff (27 February 2015). "Shriya in Drishyam Hindi remake". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  6. ↑ sttaff (2 February 2015). "Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam’ Remake Will Go On The Floors In February 2015". Koimoi. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Iyer, Meena (2 February 2015). "Ajay pushes Shivaay, makes place for Drishyam remake instead". Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Parkar, Shaheen (23 March 2015). "Ajay Devgn continues shooting for 'Drishyam' remake despite fever". Mid-Day. Retrieved 10 April 2015.

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