Lift
A usual working day turns unusual for Guru and Harini when they get trapped in their haunted office. A patterned game unlocks a mystery and a lift is their only way out.
Directed by Vineeth Varaprasad · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 134 min · 2021
Director
Vineeth Varaprasad
Writer
Vineeth Varaprasad
Studio
Ekaa Entertainment
Release
2021-10-01
Runtime
134 min
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Full Plot
A team leader at an IT company is tasked with completing a crucial job after hours, but his workday takes a dark turn when he uses the malfunctioning elevator. He encounters paranormal events and witnesses a security guard's tragic death before being joined by an HR manager who initially suspects him of locking her in. Together, they uncover evidence of two ghosts haunting the building and devise a plan to survive until morning.
Cast & Characters
Guru
Kavin Raj
Harini
Amritha Aiyer
Tara
Gayathri Reddy
Pradeep K Vijayan
Sundar, former TL of Delta Project and Tara's fiancee (in past)
Kiran Konda
Earnest Anand
Pradeep Raj
Rahul Thatha
Prathosh
R. S. Srinivasan
Did You Know?
Kavin Raj appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Sathriyan, Hi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film project was announced by debutant director Vineeth Varaprasad.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Lift holds 5.5/10 on TMDb (8 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lift's IMDb rating?+
Lift has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb from 3,750 votes.
Is Lift good? What are critics saying?+
Lift holds 5.5/10 on TMDb (8 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Lift?+
Lift has a runtime of 134 min.
Who directed Lift?+
Lift was directed by Vineeth Varaprasad.
Where can I watch Lift?+
Lift is available to stream, rent, or buy on JioHotstar.
