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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 May 2025
- Director
- Nikhil Kumar Sahoo
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3m
Storyline
The film explores the anxiety and pressure an engineer faces in his or her daily life.
“When the pressure builds, the mind breaks.”
Film Details
3Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 May 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
SHAIKH EJAZ HUSSAINMANAGER (Voice)
→#2
A
ANKIT KUMAR SAHAANKIT
→#3
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Nikhil Kumar SahooDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title, CODE ERROR, refers to a common software bug that mirrors the protagonist's mental state.
- Director Nikhil Kumar Sahoo is a former software engineer who drew from his own career experiences.
- The horror elements are psychological, using distorted coding visuals and eerie sound design to create tension.
- Much of the film was shot in actual Bengaluru tech offices during off-hours to capture authentic settings.
- The lead actor reportedly learned basic programming to better understand the character's daily frustrations.
- A real software bug discovered during filming was subtly included as an Easter egg in a background screen.
- The film's score incorporates electronic glitches and distorted keyboard sounds to enhance the unsettling mood.