Dhayam

Set in the contemporary corporate world, the events occur within a sealed room during a one-hour countdown. The sterile space mirrors today’s relentless pursuit of power, where trust is scarce and roles shift under pressure. The modern backdrop emphasizes psychological games and ambition gone to extremes.

The action unfolds in a single windowless interview room in a company's headquarters. The walls are stark white and a clock sits on the wall, counting down the one-hour limit. The claustrophobic setting heightens tension as eight candidates confront life-or-death competition under corporate scrutiny.

🧠 Identity

Ashwin's mind fractures under pressure, casting the eight candidates as imaginary facets of his psyche. The line between self and other blurs as personalities emerge and compete. The twist reveals that many of the contestants are creations of his MPD, challenging the notion of a singular identity. The room becomes a stage for internal conflict as well as external danger.

⚖️ Power

The interview is a brutal test of who will wield authority, with deadly consequences for failure. Alliances shift as participants leverage fear, deception, and manipulation to secure the CEO position. The story critiques the predatory nature of corporate ascent and the price of ambition. Clashing egos reveal how power isolates and corrupts.

🎭 Illusion

The participants are thrown into a field of deception where nothing is as it seems. Surprises—clone revelations, hidden agendas, and the doctor’s ultimate control—undermine trust. Reality and fiction blend as the protagonist fights to discern truth from manipulation. The twist redefines the entire scenario as a psychological experiment on MPD.