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Shriya Saran on Drishyam: Motherhood's Age Paradox
12 Oct
Summary
- Shriya Saran plays a mother to an actress eight years her junior.
- The Drishyam franchise explains this age gap by making the character adopted.
- Drishyam: The Conclusion achieved a Rs 62 crore opening weekend collection.
Shriya Saran, currently experiencing the success of 'Drishyam: The Conclusion,' has spoken out about a unique aspect of her role. She portrays the mother of Ishita Dutta's character, Anju Salgaonkar, despite being only eight years older than Dutta in real life. Saran admitted the age difference initially seemed illogical, questioning how she could be a mother to someone so close in age.
The actress, however, praised the filmmakers for skillfully navigating this disparity. She revealed that Anju's adopted status, a detail explained within the franchise's narrative, effectively justifies the casting choice. Saran also reflected on her evolving relationship with co-star Ishita Dutta, noting their personal growth alongside the film series.
'Drishyam: The Conclusion' premiered in theaters on October 2. The crime thriller experienced a robust opening, earning Rs 62 crore on its first weekend. Subsequent days saw continued strong performance, with collections such as Rs 53.5 crore on the second day and Rs 61 crore on the third.
