Connect
The announcement of a nation-wide lock-down due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the peace of a family. What follows is a series of bizarre events as one of them tries to invite the spirit of a family member.
Directed by Ashwin Saravanan · Horror · Thriller · 99 min · 2022
Director
Ashwin Saravanan
Writer
Ashwin Saravanan, Kaavya Ramkumar
Studio
Rowdy Pictures
Release
2022-12-22
Runtime
99 min
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Full Plot
In a country where the government imposed a national curfew and a single mother, Nayanthara, notices eerie changes in her daughter's behaviour. On getting virtual help from a pastor played by Anupam Kher who proposes an online exo...
Cast & Characters
Anna Joseph
Haniya Nafisa
Arthur Samuel
Sathyaraj
Lizzy
Lizzie Antony
Healthcare Worker
Maala Parvathi
Ouija Board Practitioner
Mekha Rajan
Lizzy's son
Ankit
Therapist
Praveena Nandu
Did You Know?
Nayanthara appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Kaashmora, Ghajini.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In a conversation with Silverscreen India, Ashwin Saravanan stated that: "I was feeling stressed and anxious; the times were very uncertain.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 43% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/10.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Connect holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (4 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Connect good? What are critics saying?+
Connect holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (4 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Connect?+
Connect has a runtime of 99 min.
Who directed Connect?+
Connect was directed by Ashwin Saravanan.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Connect" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the technical aspects and performances, others found the story to be unoriginal and lacking in scares. The overall consensus is that the film's strengths are somewhat overshadowed by its familiar narrative.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
