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{{Short description|Indian Tamil-Telugu bilingual thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Eleven
| image = Eleven film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Lokkesh Ajls
| writer = Lokkesh Ajls
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Ajmal Khan
* Reyaa Hari
* [[Prabhu Solomon]] (Creative Producer)
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Naveen Chandra]]
* Reyaa Hari
* [[Abhirami (actress, born 1983)|Abhirami]]
}}
| cinematography = Karthik Ashokan
| editing = [[N. B. Srikanth]]
| music = [[D. Imman]]
| studio = AR Entertainment
| distributor = Ruchira Entertainments
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|5|16}}
| runtime = 135 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-08 |title=''Eleven'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/eleven-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi3ode5 |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil<br />Telugu
| budget = 4 crore
| gross = ₹6.8 crore
}}

'''''Eleven''''' is a 2025 Indian [[slasher film]] written and directed by Lokkesh Ajls.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-08-17 |title=Naveen Chandra's next is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual titled 'Eleven' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/naveen-chandras-next-is-a-tamil-telugu-bilingual-titled-eleven/article67204724.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330012033/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/naveen-chandras-next-is-a-tamil-telugu-bilingual-titled-eleven/article67204724.ece |archive-date=30 March 2024 |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film was shot simultaneously in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. It stars [[Naveen Chandra]], alongside Reyaa Hari, [[Abhirami (actress, born 1983)|Abhirami]], [[Ravi Varma (East Godavari actor)|Ravi Varma]], [[Dileepan]], [[Riythvika]], [[Shashank (actor)|Shashank]], [[Aadukalam Naren]] and [[Arjai]] in pivotal roles.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=மலர் |first=மாலை |date=2023-08-17 |title=விறுவிறுப்பான புலனாய்வு த்ரில்லராக உருவாகும் 'லெவன்' |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-eleven-movie-update-650763 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824073836/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-eleven-movie-update-650763 |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> The film has music composed by [[D. Imman]], cinematography handled by Karthik Ashokan and editing by [[N. B. Srikanth]].<ref name=":1" />

''Eleven'' was theatrically released on 16 May 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics and audience. While some found the plot predictable in the first half, the movie is praised for its layered second half with twists, compelling suspense, and strong performances, especially by Naveen Chandra. Additionally, the background score by D. Imman and cinematography by Karthik Ashokan were highlighted as positive aspects.

== Plot ==
The film begins with a serial killer setting ablaze a lifeless body on a desolate street. As the murders continue, the death toll reaches 6, and [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Ranjith Kumar is initially assigned to the case. However, after Ranjith gets into a coma due to a road accident, the case is handed over to ACP Aravindan, a brilliant and resolute officer, who had recently apprehended a finance robbery team led by Dheeran. Aravindan, along with [[Sub-inspector]] Manoharan, a cardiac patient and a single father, starts investigating the serial killings. Meanwhile, Sanjana, who had mistakenly met Aravindan thinking he was her prospective groom, falls in love with him, but Aravindan doesn't reciprocate her feelings. Aravindan discovers a crucial piece of evidence, an ankle-surgery plate in one of the victims, which helps them shortlist 7 individuals based on age. One of the suspects is Sudhakar, who has a history of ankle surgery. Next, Aravindan meets Meera, the twin sister of one of the victims. Meera's connection to Twin Birds school, where a similar photograph is found in Sudhakar's house, hints at a deeper connection between the suspects
and victims.

During the interrogation, Sudhakar and Meera reveal a shocking truth: they're Surendhar and Tara, who impersonated their identical twins, Sudhakar and Meera, respectively. They explain that their twins went missing, and they received a video call from a masked assailant who kidnapped them and forced them to kill a person with a covered face. The twins were threatened that if they refused to kill, their respective siblings would be killed. To save their siblings, they committed the murders. However, they later discovered that they had unknowingly killed their own twins, whose faces were covered during the act. To evade police investigation, Surendhar and Tara assumed the identities of Sudhakar and Meera. Aravindan learns that the only connection between the twins is their school, Twin Birds Matriculation School. Surendhar and Tara suspect that their classmate, Benjamin, might be behind the sinister plot, forcing them to commit [[fratricide]].

Aravindan decides to meet the school's correspondent, Shanthi, to uncover more information about the twins' past and potential connections to Benjamin. Shanthi and her husband Ravi adopted twin brothers, Benjamin and Francis, impressed by Benjamin's chess talent. The brothers were
raised at their school, Twin Birds Matriculation School. Benjamin turns into a chess prodigy, bringing laurels to school, and Francis becomes a topper in studies, which envies their fellow students. Tragedy struck when Francis, who suffered from [[nyctophobia]], was mocked by his classmates and locked in a dark chemistry lab. This led to a fatal epileptic seizure. Benjamin, who was in the physics lab, couldn't rescue his brother. After Francis's death, Benjamin was cared for by Mother Helen and later adopted by an unknown family. Shanthi reveals that her husband kept Francis's death a secret to protect the school's reputation. However, the school was later destroyed in a fire, and Ravi died due to excessive drinking.

Aravindan obtains the records of the classmates and discovers that Benjamin is targeting twins on their birthdays. The remaining twins, Sanjana and Anjana, and Dheeran and Dheeraj are potential targets. Aravindan takes immediate action to safeguard Sanjana and Anjana, especially since Dheeran and Dheeraj are unreachable. Sanjana, who has feelings for Aravindan, is unaware of the danger looming over her. The investigation takes a turn when Aravindan discovers the charred corpse of Dheeran. Meanwhile, Ranjith Kumar, who was initially investigating the case, reveals that his [[coma]] was due to a preplanned murder attempt. He also reveals that the killer rescued him and placed him near the hospital. Aravindan learns from Shanthi that Benjamin visits Francis's cemetery every year on the latter's death anniversary. Aravindan rushes to the cemetery and discovers that Manohar is Benjamin in disguise. After an intense chase, Aravindan loses Benjamin and rushes to protect Anjana and Sanjana, but gets beaten by Manohar. When Aravindan wakes up, he finds that Benjamin has kidnapped Anjana. A fight ensues, and Aravindan hands over his gun to Sanjana to stop Benjamin from killing Anjana.

However, Sanjana ends up shooting her twin sister, Anjana, believing Aravindan's instructions. The truth is revealed that Aravindan is the real Benjamin, who has been planning his revenge against his classmates responsible for Francis's death. Benjamin surrenders to Ranjith Kumar, who recognizes him as the killer using his lighter box. Benjamin confesses to Ranjith Kumar that he had pursued an [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] career to avenge his brother Francis's death by killing the 10 twins who were responsible. He also reveals that he planned the road accident to distract Ranjith and to take over the case, and had also threatened to kill Manohar's son and made him act as Benjamin to protect himself while killing Anjana. Benjamin, aka Aravindan, is sentenced to death for his crimes. Soon, Ranjith is shocked to learn that Benjamin had cleverly burnt an unknown corpse and claimed it as Dheeran, and also voluntarily revealed him as the killer to Ranjith, so that he gets closer to Dheeran, whom he had arrested in the finance robbery case without knowing Dheeran's true identity. Before Ranjith Kumar and Manohar can safeguard Dheeran, Benjamin kills him in prison, fulfilling his revenge. In a shocking twist, Benjamin takes brain-dead pills and dies, but not before donating his heart to Manohar. Manohar fulfills Benjamin's last wish by burying him near Francis's grave.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Aravindan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] (Benjamin)

* Reyaa Hari in a dual role as:
** Sanjana
*** Sachana Namidass as young Sanjana
** Anjana
*** Sadhana Namidass as young Anjana
* [[Dileepan]] as SI Manohar
* [[Shashank (actor)|Shashank]] as ACP Ranjith Kumar IPS
* [[Abhirami (actress, born 1983)|Abhirami]] as Shanthi Ravi
* [[Riythvika]] in a dual role as:
** Meera
** Tara
* Master Frankinsten as S. Benjamin Paul
* Master Sylvensten as S. Francis Paul
* [[Aadukalam Naren]] as Chandrasekar IPS, Commissioner of Police
* [[Ravi Varma (East Godavari actor)|Ravi Varma]] as Ravi
* [[Arjai]] in a dual role as:
** Dheeran
** Dheeraj
* [[Kireeti Damaraju]] in a dual role as:
**Surendar
**Sudhakar
* Suma as Mother Helen
}}

==Production==
In mid-August 2023, director [[Sundar C|Sundar C's]] associate director who had worked in films such as ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' (2018), ''[[Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven]]'' (2019) and ''[[Action (2019 film)|Action]]'' (2019), Lokkesh Ajls was announced to make his directorial debut through the film ''Eleven''.<ref name=":0" /> The [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-[[Telugu language|Telugu]] language [[Multiple-language version|bilingual]] film was launched after a [[Muhurat shot|formal pooja]], which has actor [[Naveen Chandra]]<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=2023-12-11 |title=Naveen Chandra: Tamil people always value those who are talented |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/naveen-chandra-tamil-people-always-value-those-who-are-talented/articleshow/105899628.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216121048/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/naveen-chandra-tamil-people-always-value-those-who-are-talented/articleshow/105899628.cms |archive-date=16 December 2023 |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> as the lead actor alongside the film producer Reyaa Hari as the female lead who last appeared and bankrolled ''[[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022 film)|Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-16 |title=Naveen Chandra takes the lead in Lokesh Ajls's riveting investigative thriller 'Eleven' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naveen-chandra-takes-the-lead-in-lokesh-ajlss-riveting-investigative-thriller-eleven/articleshow/102780037.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-08-16 |title=Naveen Chandra to star in Telugu-Tamil bilingual Eleven |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Aug/16/naveen-chandra-to-star-in-telugu-tamil-bilingual-eleven-46666.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823142304/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/aug/16/naveen-chandra-to-star-in-telugu-tamil-bilingual-eleven-46666.html |archive-date=23 August 2023 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The [[Thriller film|investigative thriller film]]<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |date=2024-06-20 |title='Eleven' teaser: Naveen Chandra investigates a hard-to-crack murder case |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandra-investigates-a-hard-to-crack-murder-case/article68311493.ece |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> also stars [[Shashank (actor)|Shashank]], [[Abhirami Gopikumar|Abhirami]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Rinku |date=2024-06-24 |title=Location Diaries: Abhirami - Dual challenge |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2024/Jun/24/location-diaries-abhirami-dual-challenge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921063729/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2024/Jun/24/location-diaries-abhirami-dual-challenge |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Dileepan]], [[Riythvika]], [[Aadukalam Naren]],{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} [[Ravi Varma (East Godavari actor)|Ravi Varma]], [[Arjai]],<ref name="Features">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-19 |title=Eleven teaser: Naveen Chandran plays a baffled cop probing a series of clueless murders |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/19/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandran-plays-a-baffled-cop-probing-a-series-of-clueless-murders |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721224849/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/19/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandran-plays-a-baffled-cop-probing-a-series-of-clueless-murders |archive-date=21 July 2024 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Kireeti Damaraju]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-19 |title=Eleven teaser: Naveen Chandra headlines the upcoming mystery-thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/19/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandra-headlines-the-upcoming-mystery-thriller |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722100655/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/19/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandra-headlines-the-upcoming-mystery-thriller |archive-date=22 July 2024 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> and others in pivotal roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-16 |title=Naveen Chandra As Protagonist Titled 'Eleven' |url=https://e.telugurajyam.com/entertainment/naveen-chandra-as-protagonist-titled-eleven.html |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Telugu Rajyam |language=en-US}}</ref>

The film has music composed by [[D. Imman]], cinematography handled by Karthik Ashokan and editing by [[N. B. Srikanth]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Makshith |date=2023-08-16 |title=నవీన్ చంద్ర 'ఎలెవెన్'- గ్రాండ్ గా ప్రారంభం |url=https://telugurajyam.com/news-press/naveen-chandra-as-protagonist-titled-eleven.html |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Telugu Rajyam |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] was planned to begin on 23 August 2023.<ref name=":4" /> Post the completion of the filming, on 19 June 2024, the film teaser was released by [[Dhanush]] and [[Nikhil Siddhartha]],{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} featuring Naveen as a police officer being assigned to a murder case.<ref name="Features" /><ref name=":6" />

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Eleven
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
| released =
| recorded =
| studio = D.Imman’s Sound Factory (Audio suite A and B), Chennai
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = Tamil / Telugu
| label = [[Saregama]]
| producer = D. Imman, Ranjan
| prev_title = [[Petta Rap]]
| prev_year = 2024
| year = 2024
| next_title = [[2K Love Story]]
| next_year = 2024
| misc = {{Singles|
|name = Eleven
|type = soundtrack
|single1 = The Devil is Waiting
|single1date = 11 October 2024
|single2 = Azhagaana Arakkana / Thaguvaadu Dorikene
|single2date = 6 November 2024
|single3 = Ikkada Raa
|single3date = 21 February 2025
}}
}}

The music and background score is composed by [[D. Imman]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-07 |title=Shruti Haasan croons a song in Naveen Chandra's Tamil-Telugu bilingual 'Eleven' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shruti-haasan-croons-a-song-in-naveen-chandras-tamil-telugu-bilingual-eleven/articleshow/107483502.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The first single "The Devil is Waiting" was unveiled by [[Kamal Haasan|Kamal Hassan]] on 11 October 2024, having voice lent by [[Shruti Haasan|Shruti Hassan]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Sanjiv |title=Shruti Haasan: ఇన్వెస్టిగేటివ్ థ్రిల్లర్‌గా నవీన్ చంద్ర లెవెన్.. పాట పాడిన శ్రుతి హాసన్.. కమల్ హాసన్‌తో సాంగ్ రిలీజ్ |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-launch-shruti-haasan-song-the-devil-is-waiting-from-eleven-movie-naveen-chandra-investigative-thriller-121728719448578.html |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Hindustantimes Telugu |language=te}}{{dead link|date=February 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and lyrics penned by the director Lokkesh himself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-10-11 |title='The Devil Is Waiting' song from Naveen Chandra's Eleven out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/11/the-devil-is-waiting-song-from-naveen-chandras-eleven-out |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ansgar.r |title=நவீன் சந்திரா அசத்தும் "லெவன்"; ஸ்ருதி குரலில் "ஆண்டவர்" வெளியிட்ட முதல் சிங்கிள் பாடல்! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/video/cinema/eleven-movie-the-devil-is-waiting-first-single-released-by-kamal-haasan-ans-sl72ks |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ta}}</ref> The second single "Azhagaana Arakkana" in Tamil and "Thaguvaadu Dorikene" in Telugu got released on 6 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-04 |title=Second single from Naveen Chandra's Eleven to be out on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/04/second-single-from-naveen-chandras-eleven-to-be-out-on-this-date |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The promo song "Ikkada Raa" released on 21 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-02-20 |title=Naveen Chandra's Eleven promo song, featuring Andrea, to be out on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Feb/20/naveen-chandras-eleven-promo-song-featuring-andrea-to-be-out-on-this-date |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Tamil
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = The Devil is Waiting
| length1 = 4:22
| lyrics1 = Lokkesh Ajls
| extra1 = [[Shruti Haasan]]
| title2 = Azhagaana Arakkana
| length2 = 4:16
| lyrics2 = Vishnu Edavan
| extra2 = [[Jonita Gandhi]]
| title3 = Ikkada Raa
| length3 = 3:14
| lyrics3 = Rakendu Mouli
| extra3 = [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
| title4 = Vidiyaatha Vaanam Yenga Pochu
| length4 = 4:18
| lyrics4 = [[Kabilan]]
| extra4 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]]
| title5 = Hey Siri
| length5 = 2:47
| lyrics5 = Vishnu Edavan
| extra5 = Arun Parandhaman, Manoj Krishna, Joewin Shamalina, Adhira Suresh
| total_length = 19:03
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Telugu
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 19:03
| title1 = The Devil is Waiting
| length1 = 4:22
| lyrics1 = Lokkesh Ajls
| extra1 = [[Shruti Haasan]]
| title2 = Thaguvaadu Dorikene
| length2 = 4:16
| lyrics2 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]
| extra2 = [[Shweta Mohan]]
| title3 = Ikkada Raa
| length3 = 4:13
| lyrics3 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]
| extra3 = [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
| title4 = Thathinakkara Thaalam Lona
| length4 = 2:47
| lyrics4 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]
| extra4 = Deepak Blue, Manoj Krishna, Punya Selva
| title5 = Cheelintha Ningey Rendai Nedu
| length5 = 4:18
| lyrics5 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]
| extra5 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]]
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Eleven'' was released 16 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-04-05 |title=Naveen Chandra's Eleven gets new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Apr/05/naveen-chandras-eleven-gets-new-release-date |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Earlier, the film was scheduled for 15 November 2024,<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2024-10-13 |title=Naveen Chandra's bilingual mystery thriller 'Eleven' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/naveen-chandras-bilingual-mystery-thriller-eleven-gets-a-release-date/article68748278.ece |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> but was later postponed to 22 November 2024.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-05 |title=Promo of Eleven's 'Azhagaana Arakkana' out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/05/promo-of-elevens-azhagaana-arakkana-out |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]], Blacksheep Value, [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]], [[ManoramaMAX]] and [[Lionsgate Play]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blacksheep Value |url=https://bsvalue.com/ |access-date=2026-02-12 |website=bsvalue.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ahead of Eleven's OTT release, here's how much Naveen Chandra's film made in theaters |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ahead-of-elevens-ott-release-heres-how-much-naveen-chandras-film-made-in-theaters/908098ec27109 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>and the satellite rights were sold to [[Star Vijay]] & [[Colors Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/reel/1149331084070407/ |title=6K views · 77 reactions {{!}} Don’t miss it! #vijaysuper #supercinema #eleven {{!}} Vijay Super |language=en |access-date=2026-02-12 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Jayabhuvaneshwari B of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated it 2.5 out of 5 and stated, "''Eleven'' tries to light up the screen with its innovative premise, but like its own killer, it gets lost in the shadows of predictability and missed opportunities".<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2025-05-16 |title=Eleven Movie Review: This Naveen Chandra thriller tries to be different but ends up odd |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/May/16/eleven-movie-review-this-naveen-chandra-thriller-tries-to-be-different-but-ends-up-odd |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' too gave the same rating and quoted " competent execution can't save a tired plot".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Eleven Movie Review : Competent execution can't save a tired plot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/eleven/movie-review/121170337.cms |access-date=2025-05-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Sakshi (media group)|Sakshi Post]] rated it 2.75 out of 5 and stated, ''Eleven'' is a visually engaging thriller with commendable performances and a thought-provoking premise. Though it may not break new ground in the genre, it succeeds in creating a moody, suspenseful experience that fans of crime dramas are likely to appreciate".<ref>{{cite web | title=Eleven Movie Review and Rating: Naveen Chandra's Psychological Thriller is Gripping | date=16 May 2025 | url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/movies/eleven-movie-review-and-rating-naveen-chandras-psychological-thriller-gripping-408539 }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links==
*{{IMDb title|28679253}}

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