Debut Film 'Dridam' Sparks Buzz with Drishyam-Inspired Dialogue and Mixed Reviews
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- •Dridam*, a Malayalam crime thriller directed by Martin Joseph, features a dialogue that closely resembles a line from the *Drishyam* franchise, sparking discussions among viewers.
- •The dialogue was not originally in the script but was suggested by Jeethu Joseph, creator of *Drishyam*, during script discussions to evoke intrigue.
- •The film stars Shane Nigam as Vijay Radhakrishnan, a Sub Inspector who faces unexpected challenges in a rural posting, including multiple murders and a bank robbery.
- •Dridam* received mixed reviews, with praise for Martin Joseph’s directorial debut but criticism for its script’s plausibility and character portrayals.
The Malayalam crime thriller *Dridam*, directed by debutant Martin Joseph and starring Shane Nigam, has sparked widespread discussion since its theatrical release. While the film received mixed reactions from viewers, a single dialogue—reminiscent of the hit *Drishyam* franchise—quickly became a talking point. The line, “Ah rahashyam ee bhoomiyil randamathoraal ariyilla...athu ennodoppam mannil alinju illathaakum” (translated as “I will take this secret to my grave”), closely echoes a memorable line from Mohanlal’s character in *Drishyam*. Martin Joseph recently revealed in an interview with *Variety* that this line was not originally part of the script. Instead, it was suggested by Jeethu Joseph, the creator of the *Drishyam* series, during script discussions. Joseph explained that Jeethu felt the reference could create intrigue, making audiences question whether *Dridam* was connected to the *Drishyam* universe or if the character was simply using a well-known cultural phrase.
