The Final Exit (2017)
The Final Exit is a 2017 Indian Hindi supernatural horror film directed by Dhwanil Mehta. It stars Kunaal Roy Kapur as Vidyut, a fashion photographer. The supporting cast includes Mukesh Hariawala, Elena Kazan, and Reyhna Malhotra. The story follows Vidyut as he experiences terrifying hallucinations. He becomes trapped in a surreal maze of his own mind. The film explores themes of addiction, guilt, and reality. It was produced by Vishal Rana and Mrunal Jhaveri under Echelon Productions and Mars Entertainment. The film released on September 22, 2017. It received mixed reviews for its ambitious but low-budget execution.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Dhwanil Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A fashion photographer named Vidyut starts seeing terrifying hallucinations. His life of drugs and lust fuels these visions. He finds himself trapped in a surreal maze. He must decode the hallucinations to find the exit. But the maze is his own mind. Can he escape before he loses himself completely?
“Your mind is the only maze.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in a real abandoned bungalow in Mumbai to create an authentic eerie atmosphere.
- Director Dhwanil Mehta also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from psychological horror themes in Indian folklore.
- Lead actor Karan V. Grover performed many of his own stunts to add realism to the thriller sequences.
- The movie's soundtrack features a rare collaboration between composers from the electronic and classical Indian music genres.
- It had a limited theatrical release, primarily targeting niche horror film festivals in India.
- The mysterious shrine in the film was a custom-built set, designed to resemble ancient Tantric symbols.
- Some scenes were improvised to capture the protagonist's drug-induced hallucinations more naturally.