Dridam X Review: What Audiences Are Saying About Shane Nigam Starrer Crime Thriller Film

Dridam X Review: Malayalam film Dridam, starring Shane Nigam in the lead role, hit theatres on May 8. The crime mystery thriller marks the directorial venture of Martin Joseph and opened with early screenings across Kerala and other centres.

Following the early shows, viewers began sharing their initial reactions on X, offering a glimpse into how the film is being received by audiences on its opening day. Here are some of the initial reactions shared by viewers on social media following the film's early shows:

While audience responses on social media remain varied, it should be noted that these are only immediate reactions from opening-day viewers and do not represent a complete critical assessment of the film. More detailed reviews and wider audience feedback are expected to emerge in the coming hours and days as the theatrical run progresses.

About Dridam And Its Cast & Crew

The film revolves around a young police officer who takes charge at a hill station for his first posting. What initially appears to be a quiet location soon turns into a complex investigation after human remains are discovered. As pressure mounts from both the department and the public, the officer is tasked with solving the case within a limited period. The story follows his attempt to uncover the truth while navigating the growing tension surrounding the investigation.

Dridam has been written by Jomon John and Linto Devasia, who have jointly handled the story, screenplay, and dialogues. The film has been produced by E4 Experiments in association with Bedtime Stories. The project is also presented by E4 Experiments and filmmaker Jeethu Joseph under the Bedtime Stories banner.

The technical crew includes cinematographer P. M. Unnikrishnan, editor Vinayakh, music composer Sreerag Saji, and production designer Sunil Das. The action sequences have been handled by Mahesh Mathew, while sound design has been done by Rahul Joseph and Seth M. Jacob. The film's sound mixing is by Jithin Joseph.

The film also features a technical and production team that includes executive producer Katina Jeethu, costume designer Lekha Mohan, make-up artist Ratheesh Vijayan, and VFX director Tony Magmyth.

With the film now beginning its theatrical journey, attention remains on how Dridam performs over the weekend and whether audience word-of-mouth contributes to its momentum at the box office in the days ahead.