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Vanam(2021)

6.3/10
Tamil134 mins

Vanam (2021) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Srikantan Anand. Starring N. Azhagamperumal, Anu Sithara and Srikantan Anand. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Vanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Srikantan Anand
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 November 2021
Director
Srikantan Anand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A student at an art college investigates a series of strange deaths connected to a specific hostel room. She teams up with a documentary filmmaker to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events.

A room where guests never check out alive.

Film Details

6.3Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 November 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.3/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
N
N. AzhagamperumalActor
#2
A
Anu SitharaActor
#3
S
Srikantan AnandDirector
#4
V
Vikram MohanCrew
#5
Smruthi Venkat, Jasmine in Vanam
Smruthi VenkatActor
#6
Vetri, Magizh in Vanam
VetriActor
#7
R
Ron Ethan YohaanMusic

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, mostly at night, to maintain its eerie atmosphere.
  • Director Srikantan Anand also wrote the story and composed the film's background score.
  • The movie's title 'Vanam' means 'forest' in Tamil, hinting at the story's isolated setting.
  • It was produced by a company called 'Little Productions', known for smaller-budget experimental films.
  • The plot was inspired by real-life reports of unexplained events in old college hostels.
  • Actor Aari, who plays the lead, had to learn basic painting techniques for his role as an art student.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to streaming platforms.

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