Shortcut Safari(2016)
Shortcut Safari is a 2016 Hindi adventure film directed by Amitabha Singh. The cast features child actors including Vedant Desai, Aananya Tiwari, and others. The story follows seven urban children aged 10 to 14 who become stranded in a dense forest after their school bus breaks down. With no adult supervision and limited supplies, they must rely on each other to survive hunger, injury, and a storm. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of child psychology under stress and its emphasis on teamwork. It received positive reviews from critics for its honest storytelling and strong performances by the young cast. Shortcut Safari was released in theaters in India in 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 29 April 2016
- Director
- Amitabha Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Seven city kids on a school trip get lost in a deep forest when their bus breaks down. With no food, no phone, and no adult help, they must find a way home. Kabir, the oldest, tries to lead the group, but fear and arguments threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must learn to trust each other before the jungle swallows them whole.
“Lost in the wild, found in each other”
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Trivia
- The film was shot on location in the forests of Uttarakhand, giving it a real jungle feel.
- It was produced by Children's Film Society, India, which makes movies for young audiences.
- The young cast had to learn basic survival skills for their roles in the forest adventure.
- Director Amitabha Singh has focused much of his work on films for children and young adults.
- The movie did not have a wide theatrical release and is less known compared to big studio films.
- Its story highlights themes of teamwork and nature conservation for a school-age audience.
- The film's adventure plot is similar to classic children's stories about getting lost in the wild.