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Lift(2021)

5.5/10
Tamil134 mins

Lift (2021) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Vineeth Varaprasad. Starring Pradeep K Vijayan, Rahul Thatha and Tha. Muruganantham. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Lift stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Vineeth Varaprasad
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 October 2021
Director
Vineeth Varaprasad
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Two coworkers get stuck in their haunted office after a normal workday. They discover a strange patterned game that reveals a hidden mystery. Their only chance to escape is through the building's lift.

Trapped in a haunted office. The elevator is their only escape.

Film Details

5.5Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 October 2021
Also Known AsLift

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Pradeep K VijayanActor
#2
R
Rahul ThathaActor
#3
T
Tha. MurugananthamActor
#4
S
Suresh RajuActor
#5
B
Balaji VenugopalActor
#6
V
Vineeth VaraprasadDirector
#7
Y
YuvaCrew
#8
K
Kavin RajActor
#9
Amritha Aiyer, Harini in Lift
Amritha AiyerActor

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Trivia

  • The film was shot almost entirely in a single building, using real office spaces to create a claustrophobic feel.
  • Director Vineeth Varaprasad cited classic haunted house films and escape room concepts as key inspirations for the story.
  • Composer Sam C.S., known for his work in the 'Vikram Vedha' soundtrack, created the film's atmospheric background score.
  • The movie's release was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in India.
  • A key visual effect involved creating the illusion of a malfunctioning, sentient elevator as a central character.
  • The film is structured as a real-time thriller, with most events unfolding over a single, tense night.
  • It was promoted as a 'horror thriller' aiming to blend supernatural scares with puzzle-solving narrative elements.

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