Roommate(2021)
Tamil mins
Roommate (2021) is a Tamil film. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Roommate stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 2021
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A man locks an escort in an empty, sealed apartment to get revenge on his ex-girlfriend. The woman must try to survive inside with no food, water, or power.
“Trapped with a stranger. Survival is the only escape.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Roommate' is a play on words, as the main character is literally locked in a room.
- Director Gopi Nainar previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Aramm'.
- The confined set representing the 'Manhattan' room was built to scale in a studio to create a realistic feel.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comic roles, plays a serious supporting character in this thriller.
- The film's plot was compared by some reviewers to a survival thriller genre uncommon in mainstream Tamil cinema.
- It was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, which influenced scheduling and safety protocols on set.
- The movie had a direct digital release on an OTT platform, bypassing theaters in many regions.