Dhayam
Eight individuals shortlisted for the position of CEO of an organization are left in a room which tricks their mind and tests their skills of survival.
Directed by Kannan Rangaswamy · Thriller · 162 min · 2017
Trailer
Director
Kannan Rangaswamy
Writer
Kannan Rangaswamy
Studio
Future Film Factory International
Release
2017-03-24
Runtime
162 min
Genres
Thriller
Full Plot
An interview in a room with 8 people. Only one will walking out of the room after one hour and he will be the ceo of the company.
Cast & Characters
Ashwin Augustin
Santhosh Prathap
Shyam Krishnan
Anchal Singh
Company Representative
Jayakumar
Aira Agarwal
Coward
Kadhal Kannan
Ashwin Augustin's wife
Iraa Agarwal
Lover
Samaira Sandhu
Girlfriend
Aanchal Singh
Jayadev
Subhash Selvam
Sandeep
Did You Know?
Santhosh Prathap appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Podhu Nalan Karudhi, The Road.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The makers of Dhayam stated that it would be the first Indian film to be shot inside a single room from the start to the end, and that it about would be about eight people and an interview that changes their lives.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express compared it to the psychological thrillers Identity, Exam, Cube, and The Island, saying that Dhayam is "for hardcore lovers of the genre".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Dhayam holds 4.7/10 on TMDb (3 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dhayam's IMDb rating?+
Dhayam has a 4.8/10 rating on IMDb from 111 votes.
Is Dhayam good? What are critics saying?+
Dhayam holds 4.7/10 on TMDb (3 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Dhayam?+
Dhayam has a runtime of 162 min.
Who directed Dhayam?+
Dhayam was directed by Kannan Rangaswamy.
Where can I watch Dhayam?+
Dhayam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Dhayam received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its thrilling moments but criticizing its amateurish performances and uneven tone. The film's concept was seen as challenging, even for experienced directors, and its poor execution was cited as a major issue. Overall, the critical response suggests that Dhayam is more of a niche interest for fans of psychological thrillers rather than a widely acclaimed film.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
