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Mercury(2018)

6.6/10
Tamil•108 mins•

Mercury (2018) is a 108-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. With an audience rating of 6.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Mercury stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 27 Sept 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
27 September 2018
Theatrical Release
13 April 2018
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 48m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

Five friends are all dealing with the effects of a mercury poisoning incident. While they are having a party, a sudden accident occurs. This puts them in the path of a vengeful entity that will not forgive their past mistakes.

“A toxic past returns to haunt them.”

Film Details

6.6Rating
108Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 April 2018

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefriendship
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Prabhu Deva, Actor in Mercury
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Indhuja, Actor in Mercury
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Karthik Subbaraj, Director in Mercury
Karthik SubbarajDirector
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Santhosh Narayanan, Music Composer in Mercury
Santhosh NarayananMusic Composer
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Trivia

  • The movie was shot entirely without dialogue, making it a rare silent film in modern Tamil cinema.
  • It was the first Tamil film to be released in the 'ScreenX' format, which uses multiple screens for an immersive experience.
  • Director Karthik Subbaraj has said the film is a tribute to silent horror classics and early Hollywood monster movies.
  • The character names—Prabhu, Tamizh, and others—are also the real names of the actors playing them.
  • The film's sound design was highly praised and considered a key element in building tension without spoken words.
  • It was produced on a relatively low budget but used extensive practical effects for its horror sequences.
  • The movie's climax and themes are often interpreted as an allegory for environmental pollution and corporate negligence.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mercury

Karthik Subbaraj Karthik Subbaraj &Santhosh NarayananSanthosh Narayanan
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