Mohanlal was particularly appealing when portraying ordinary people. However, as his popularity increased, we saw fewer roles reminiscent of those that initially propelled him to stardom. As a major star, he began taking on ‘larger than life’ characters—roles that had audiences applauding and cheering at the superhuman actions of their idol. The subtlety characteristic of his earlier films became increasingly uncommon, and the understated humor was replaced by something more boisterous. In his latest film, Drishyam, director Jeethu Joseph revisits the actor’s endearing qualities by casting him as Georgekutty, an orphan who left school after completing only the fourth grade. He built a life for himself through farming and now runs a cable TV service in a rural area. He is married to Rani (Meena), and they have two daughters. Georgekutty is frugal and dislikes spending money on anything beyond what’s essential. His primary interest, outside of his family, is watching movies; he spends most of his time in front of the television in his small office. He's so devoted to films that he subconsciously draws examples from them when making important decisions in life. These details are presented humorously during the film’s first half. A noticeable plot development occurs just before the intermission; Georgekutty’s teenage daughter is photographed in a bathroom at a nature camp using a hidden cell phone. The person responsible, Varun (Roshan Basheer), is the son of inspector general of police Geetha Prabhakar (Asha Sarath). Varun is accidentally killed by Rani and her daughter when he attempts to blackmail them. Georgekutty must then protect his family from legal repercussions. Jeethu Joseph transforms this into an ‘edge of your seat’ thriller in the second half, depicting Georgekutty consistently staying one step ahead of the investigators. Georgekutty prepares his family for what will undoubtedly be difficult questioning and ensures they don't fall apart emotionally under pressure from police tactics. Mohanlal is captivating in this film; that statement barely begins to describe the impact he has on screen. He portrays a man with limited education who is nevertheless clever, having acquired fluency in multiple languages through his extensive movie watching. He was mischievous as a young man and shows playful affection for his wife, but displays remarkable maturity when confronting serious challenges. Meena, playing his wife Rani, embodies a middle-class woman striving for an improved lifestyle and higher social standing; she holds her own alongside Mohanlal and is one of the film’s strengths. Kalabhavan Shajon, typically cast as the hero's comedic sidekick, has successfully transitioned into a villainous role in this project. He plays a corrupt police constable who harbors resentment toward Georgekutty. Drishyam deserves credit for helping Mohanlal return to form and elevating director Jeethu Joseph’s career by creating a genuinely thrilling film.

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