Ajay Devgn starts shooting for 'Drishyam 2'

Published: February 17th, 2022

Updated: February 17th, 2022, 13:56:50 IST

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for 'Drishyam 2'

Ajay Devgn is scheduled to reprise his role as Vijay Salgoankar in the sequel, which will also include Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta from the original film.

On Thursday, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn began filming for the sequel to his 2015 murder thriller "Drishyam."

In Mumbai, actor Ajay Devgn has begun filmmaking for 'Drishyam 2'. The majority of the film will be shot in Goa. Director Abhishek Pathak talks about his experience with the film as he prepares to direct the sequel.

In 'Drishyam 2,' actresses Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta, among others, will reprise their roles from the first film. 'Drishyam 2' starts up seven years after the events of the first film, putting Vijay's determination to protect his family to the test. This film strives to do credit to the 'crime-thriller' genre in every way.

"Drishyam," directed by the late filmmaker Nishikant Kamat, was a remake of the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam-language film of the same name, which had its second installment uploaded on Amazon Prime Video in February of last year.

"Drishyam" tells the story of a family of four whose lives are turned upside down after their oldest daughter suffers a tragic accident. Devgn is scheduled to reprise his role as Vijay Salgoankar in the sequel, which will also include Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta from the original film.

The next chapter in the series will be directed by Abhishek Pathak and will take place seven years after the events of the first and will put Vijay's commitment to defend his family, for whom he would go to any length.

"Drishyam was well-liked and has become a legend." Vijay is a multifaceted character who presents a compelling story onscreen. The filmmaker, Abhishek Pathak, has a unique vision for this picture.

"I'm looking forward to part two," the 52-year-old actor said in a statement, "filling in the enormous shoes of the prior film with people engaging in the mystery and the characters." Pathak, who previously directed "Ujada Chaman" and produced "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Raid," said he is honored to be directing an official adaptation of a popular series.

"Working with Ajay Devgn, who is such a powerhouse of creativity, is a morale-booster for any creative person; his distinct impact has certainly been the most gratifying experience for me personally."

"It's thrilling to recount a narrative from your own point of view, with varied graphics, in the most justified yet unusual way possible." "The film's backdrop and ambiance elevate the very essence of the issue, making it riveting from the start," Pathak stated. Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Krishan Kumar produce "Drishyam 2," which is co-produced by Sanjeev Joshi, Aditya Chowksey, and Shiv Chanana.

According to T-Series' Bhushan Kumar, the sequel would be "a step better" than the original "Drishyam." "The fans were enthralled by Ajay Devgn's powerful performance and prowess in 'Drishyam.' We are thrilled to begin filming its sequel, which will take this series to a new level by providing spectators with double suspense, double mystery, and double drama "Kumar stated his opinion. Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman and Managing Director of Panorama Studios, expressed his satisfaction in supporting "Drishyam 2," and expressed his pride and accomplishment in having his son Abhishek direct the film.

Viacom 18 is proud to present "Drishyam 2," directed by Gulshan Kumar and produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios, is currently being shot in Mumbai with Devgn. In the next months, it will be extensively shot in Goa.