House Mates

Storyline

Newlyweds Karthik and Anu move into an apartment that promises them a new beginning, but soon eerie incidents unsettle their lives. Anu senses the presence of another family, while Karthik struggles to believe her. Their fears intensify when they discover the apartment connects them mysteriously to Ramesh and Viji, a couple living in 2012. The two families, though separated by time, begin communicating through cryptic wall writings and supernatural events. As truths unravel, what seemed like a haunting turns into a story of love, fate, and human connection beyond the bounds of time. House Mates blends horror, fantasy, and heartfelt drama into a unique cinematic journey, reminding us that sometimes the scariest places are the ones closest to home.

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Tagline

“Fear Finds New Roommates.”

Trivia

• House Mates marks the directorial debut of T. Raja Vel, who blends horror, fantasy, and emotional drama into one story.
• The film stars Darshan and Aarsha Chandini Baiju as leads, with Kaali Venkat and Vinodhini playing a parallel couple set in 2012.
• Music is composed by Rajesh Murugesan, known for his energetic and experimental scores.

Goofs

• In one scene, the writing on the wall shifts in style between shots, breaking continuity.
• A mobile phone from 2025 appears in a flashback sequence set in 2012.
• The lighting in certain night scenes changes inconsistently between cuts, making the tone uneven.

Quotes

• Karthik: “This house isn’t haunted by ghosts… it’s haunted by memories.”
• Anu: “What if we’re not alone? What if they’re living with us… just in another time?”
• Ramesh: “A wall can separate us, but fate will always find a way to write across it.”

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• The opening credits appear scratched onto walls and mirrors, symbolizing ghostly messages across time.
• The closing credits show empty shots of the apartment slowly decaying, leaving the audience with a haunting silence.

Connections

• The film draws thematic parallels with time-bending thrillers like 12B (2001) and international classics such as The Others (2001).
• Kaali Venkat’s character pays subtle homage to his earlier emotional performances in films like Kadaseela Biriyani.

Soundtracks

• Music by Rajesh Murugesan
• “Veedu Oru Rahasiyam” – A haunting theme that plays when the couple first enters the apartment.
• “Idhayam Thodarum” – Romantic duet capturing Karthik and Anu’s newlywed life.
• “Mazhaiyin Osai” – Emotional melody linking the two families across time.
• “Yaar Irukkirargal?” – Suspenseful number underscoring the paranormal sequences.
• “Kaalam Kadandhu Pogum” – Soulful ending track blending hope and melancholy.