Mumbai, Oct. 2 -- Abhishek Pathak has taken an unusual route to the top rung of Hindi thriller filmmaking. From producing films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Section 375 and Khuda Haafiz to directing Ujda Chaman, Drishyam 2 and now Drishyam: The Conclusion, his trajectory has increasingly been defined by films built around strong hooks, heightened conflict and audience engagement.

With Drishyam: The Conclusion now in theatres, the conversation around Pathak has moved again. Reviews have specifically pointed to the film's suspense, controlled direction, callbacks and ability to keep viewers engaged with its central mystery. One review described his direction as "assured" and noted how the film makes audiences pay attention to even the small...