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Table No. 21(2013)

6.7/10
Hindi108 minstheatrical

Table No. 21 is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Aditya Datt. The lead cast includes Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Desai, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows a married couple who win a luxury vacation and are drawn into a deadly game show. The host forces them to confront a dark secret from their past. The film is known for its tense atmosphere and moral questions. It received mixed reviews but was praised for Paresh Rawal's performance. The movie was released theatrically on January 4, 2013.

Director:Aditya Datt
Filmed In:Fiji, Mumbai
Mood:
suspensefuldisturbingemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
Theatrical Release
4 January 2013
Director
Aditya Datt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A married couple wins a dream vacation to Fiji. They are invited to play a high-stakes game show. The host forces them to complete brutal tasks. They soon realize the game is a trap for a past crime. They must confess the truth to survive.

Some games are played for keeps.

Film Details

6.7Rating
108Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 January 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsСтолик №21
Filmed InFiji, Mumbai

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldisturbingemotional
Themes
survivalrevengejusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Paresh Rawal, Actor in Table No. 21
Paresh RawalAbdul Razaq Khan
#2
R
Rajeev KhandelwalVivaan Agasthi
#3
T
Tena DesaeSiya Agasthi
#4
G
Gulam Gouse DeewaniHead technical nerd
#5
A
Asheesh KapurBittoo
#6
S
Sana Amin SheikhNeeti
#7
A
AnkitBobby
#8
T
Tina DesaiSiya Agasthi
#9
H
Hanif HilalGaouse
#10
D
Dhruv GaneshAkram
#11
A
Aditya DattDirector
#12
V
Viki RajaniCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Table No. 21

Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Aditya Datt (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Fiji, making it one of the few Hindi movies filmed exclusively there at the time.
  • Actor Rajeev Khandelwal performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous underwater sequence.
  • The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life game shows and the concept of extreme reality television.
  • Director Aditya Datt initially conceived the story as a play before adapting it into a screenplay.
  • The film's title, 'Table No. 21', refers to the specific dining table where the deadly game takes place.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the movie incorporates themes of guilt and marital secrets rarely explored in mainstream Bollywood then.
  • The production faced challenges with the unpredictable weather in Fiji during the shoot.

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