Acting
Vivek's final substantial role—comic relief in a haunted house, naturally.
Practical Effects
Old-school ghost makeup that looks like it borrowed from '90s Ramsay films.
Score
Anirudh's background score elevates every creaky door and jump scare.
Director
Sai Bharath
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Vivek completed filming shortly before his death in April 2021, making this his penultimate release.
The 'Rum' title cleverly references both the alcohol and the Tamil word for 'verdict'—fitting for a film about karmic judgment.
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