Here’s What Audiences Are Saying About Shane Nigam’s Crime Thriller 'Dridam'
Shane Nigam’s Dridam hit theatres on Friday, bringing an intense investigative thriller to the big screen.
Directed by Martin Joseph (Jeethu Joseph’s son), the film follows a police officer who arrives at a seemingly peaceful station but soon finds himself under immense pressure after human remains are discovered.
Also starring Mathew Varghese and Abhiram Radhakrishnan, the film blends suspense, mystery, and emotional tension throughout its narrative.
Now, let’s take a look at what audiences are saying about Dridam.
Sharing reaction on X, one viewer wrote that Dridam begins on a familiar Jeethu Joseph-style note with a regular set of actors and an average first half, but the film picks up strongly in the second half with fast-paced storytelling and a terrific climax.
The viewer also praised the film’s reference to Drishyam, calling it one of the highlights of the thriller.
#Dridam starts off on a typical Jeethu Joseph note with his usual set of actors, leading to an average first half. However, the fast-paced second half, followed by a terrific climax, lifts the movie considerably. And yes, there’s a terrific reference to #Drishyam as well.
— Amal K R (@amalkr707) May 8, 2026
Another viewer said the film starts off in a typical Jeethu Joseph-style manner with a familiar setup and an average first half, but becomes far more engaging with a fast-paced second half and a terrific climax.
The viewer also highlighted the film’s reference to Drishyam as a major plus point. Praising Shane Nigam’s performance as a rookie cop, the user noted that the actor was superb and was backed by a dependable supporting cast, although some of the newcomers appeared weak. Overall, the viewer described Dridam as an easily watchable thriller and even suggested it could turn out to be a sleeper hit.
#Dridam starts off on a typical Jeethu Joseph note with his usual set of actors, leading to an average first half. However, the fast-paced second half, followed by a terrific climax, lifts the movie considerably. And yes, there’s a terrific reference to #Drishyam as well.
Shane… pic.twitter.com/ZUcyRoHCrc
— Marcus Legranda (@marclegrande) May 8, 2026
Another moviegoer on X described Dridam as a decent one-time watchable crime investigation thriller, praising its engaging second half and climax. The user noted that while the first half was decent, the film improves significantly later on with better pacing, suspense, and payoff.
#Dridam A Decent one tym watchable crime investigation thriller 👌👏🔥 Decent first half & good second half & climax 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Oum5QshkZv
— Anas Appu (@AnasAppu2) May 8, 2026
Sharing another mixed reaction on X, a viewer said Dridam remained gripping for most of its runtime and that the second half was fairly decent, but added that the final twist felt predictable and slightly silly.
According to the user, the climax twist changed the overall feeling towards the film despite the engaging investigation narrative. The viewer rated the thriller 2.75 out of 5 stars.
2nd half is decent and goes into one final twist which felt actually predictable and silly 🙄 .Movie was Gripping till that point but that twist changed the total feeling towards the film#Dridam ⭐⭐¾/5 https://t.co/oPmdp2TpJn pic.twitter.com/1vWDtFh9Uk
— PEDDI Super King$🦁 (@Muralistweetz3) May 8, 2026
Another viewer on X said Dridam begins with a familiar investigative setup but gradually becomes more engaging in the latter half. The user praised the film’s suspense-filled second half, noting that the tension remains strong throughout.
According to the review, the final 15 minutes significantly elevate the movie with an intense climax twist. The viewer also appreciated Shane Nigam’s performance as a cop, calling it one of the film’s highlights.
#Dridam has a familiar investigative setup initially, but the film picks up nicely in the latter half 🔥
Second half carries good tension and suspense throughout.
The final 15 minutes completely elevate the movie with an intense climax twist 💥#ShaneNigam as cop 👌❤️ pic.twitter.com/6JzmUMx20A
— Boyd Stevens (@fromboydstevens) May 8, 2026