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181(2022)

6.3/10
Tamil112 mins

An aspiring film director along with his wife goes to a resort to write a story. When he begins writing the story, some paranormal force prevents him from penning the story. What is the mystic force? Can he saves himself and his wife?

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Theatrical Release
16 December 2022
Director
Mohamad Issack
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A filmmaker and his wife stay at a resort so he can write a script. A supernatural force stops him from writing the story. He must figure out what this mysterious power is and try to protect himself and his wife from it.

A story that refuses to be written.

Film Details

6.3Rating
112Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 December 2022

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

No subscription options available.

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
V
Vijay ChandruActor
#2
R
Rheena KrishnanActor
#3
K
Kaviya AmairaActor
#4
Y
Yuva ThameemActor
#5
G
Gemini RykerActor
#6
P
PrasadCrew
#7
J
J. ShameelMusic
#8
M
Mohamad IssackDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title '181' refers to the room number where the main characters stay at the resort.
  • Director Mohamad Issack also wrote the story and screenplay for this film.
  • The movie was shot in just 15 days, primarily at a single resort location in Ooty.
  • The film's sound design was handled by veteran Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty.
  • It was the first Tamil horror film released in theatres in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The lead actor, Aari, is known for playing villain roles but took on a protagonist part here.
  • The film's promotional campaign highlighted its 'single-location' setting as a key feature.

Frequently Asked Questions