404(2011)
404: Error Not Found is a 2011 Hindi psychological horror thriller film directed by Prawaal Raman. The cast includes Rajvvir Aroraa, Imaaduddin Shah, Nishikant Kamat, and Tisca Chopra. The story follows Abhimanyu, a medical student who moves into hostel room 404, where a previous student, Gaurav, died under mysterious circumstances. As Abhimanyu experiences hallucinations and strange events, he begins to investigate Gaurav's death. The film blends supernatural elements with a realistic portrayal of mental health and college ragging. It received positive reviews for its intelligent script and strong performances. The film was released in India on May 20, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Internet Archive
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 2011
- Director
- Prawaal Raman
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A brilliant medical student named Abhimanyu moves into room 404 of his college hostel. He soon learns that a student named Gaurav committed suicide in that room three years ago. As Abhimanyu starts seeing visions of Gaurav, he must decide if he is losing his mind or if a ghost is trying to tell him something.
“Some rooms never let go.”
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Trivia
- The film's title refers to the HTTP error code for 'page not found', linking to the mystery of a missing student.
- It was shot mostly at St. Stephen's College in Delhi, using real campus locations for authenticity.
- Actor Nishikant Kamat, known for directing 'Drishyam', played a supporting role as a professor.
- The plot was inspired by urban legends about haunted hostel rooms in Indian colleges.
- This was one of the early Bollywood thrillers to explore digital-age themes like cyberbullying and online rumors.
- The film underperformed at the box office but gained a cult following through television reruns.
- Director Prawaal Raman also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his interest in psychological horror.