Dhayam(2017)
Tamil104 mins
Dhayam (2017) is a 104-minute Tamil film directed by Kannan Rangaswamy. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Dhayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Kannan Rangaswamy
Mood:
suspensefuldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 March 2017
- Director
- Kannan Rangaswamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Eight people are competing to become a company's CEO. They are locked in a room designed to play tricks on their minds. They must use their survival skills to get out.
“Eight strangers. One room. Only one can survive.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
104Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 March 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkdisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's director Kannan Rangaswamy previously worked as an associate director for several major Tamil filmmakers before his debut.
- The movie was shot primarily in a single, confined set to maintain the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere of the story.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is known for his distinctive voice and often portrays authoritative characters.
- The plot's concept of psychological testing in an isolated room drew comparisons to international thrillers and stage plays.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporates subtle social commentary on corporate competition and human ethics.
- The musical score was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is also a noted sound designer in the Tamil industry.
- The title 'Dhayam' translates to 'target' or 'aim' in English, reflecting the characters' struggle to win the CEO position.