Jan. 03, 2013|India|108 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Adventure;Bollywood;Thriller
Description: Vivaan and Siya Agasthi face financial struggles in their life. They get lucky and win a trip to the stunning island nation of Fiji through a draw. The trip includes all expenses paid, with luxurious hotel stays and fine dining. The couple travels to Fiji to celebrate their wedding anniversary, where they meet the charismatic Mr. Khan at the resort. He invites them to participate in a live game show called *Table No. 21*, explaining that the winner will receive a massive prize of ₹210 million.
The game’s rules are simple: answer eight personal questions truthfully and complete a task related to each question. Initially, the questions seem straightforward, but as the game advances, the tasks grow increasingly disturbing, tied to their college life. Vivaan’s final task is to commit murder. When he enters the room to face his target, he recognizes the person from his past.
A flashback reveals Vivaan and his friends bullying a boy named Akram during their college days. The severe ragging left Akram mentally challenged. In the present, it’s revealed that Akram is Mr. Khan’s son. Mr. Khan’s motive was to seek revenge and show Vivaan and Siya the lasting harm caused by their actions. Although Mr. Khan allows them to leave, he warns them that their sins will haunt them forever.
The film concludes with Vivaan and Siya in shock, crying and regretting their past choices. The terrifying nature of the tasks forces Vivaan to reflect on his college days, and the final act of murder brings a nightmare that will alter their lives forever.
Cast director: Aditya Datt
Cast actor: Paresh Rawal, Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Desai, Dhruv Ganesh, Asheesh Kapur, Sana Amin Sheikh
Original name: टेबल नम्. 21