Missing on a Weekend(2016)
Missing on a Weekend is a 2016 Hindi investigative thriller directed by Abhishek Jawkar. The film stars Dishank Arora, Akash Bathija, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in lead roles. Seven friends travel to Goa for a weekend getaway. After a night of partying, one friend is found dead, another is unconscious, and the rest vanish. A new undercover inspector arrives to solve the mysterious disappearances. The film explores themes of betrayal, crime, and the dark side of tourist destinations. It was produced by Adept Films and The Red Bulb Studios on a budget of ₹4 crore. Missing on a Weekend was released in India on August 26, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Vi Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 26 August 2016
- Director
- Abhishek Jawkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Seven friends head to Goa for a fun weekend. After a wild night of partying, one friend is dead, another is unconscious, and five have vanished. A determined undercover inspector must unravel the mystery. He follows a trail of lies, drugs, and betrayal to find the missing friends before it is too late.
“A dream weekend becomes a nightmare”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Goa over a short schedule to capture its authentic coastal atmosphere.
- It was one of the early acting roles for actor Karanvir Sharma, who later gained fame in web series.
- Director Abhishek Jawkar also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from common thriller tropes in Indian cinema.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is now primarily found on streaming platforms.
- Some promotional material highlighted it as a 'youth-centric' thriller to attract a younger audience.
- The soundtrack featured relatively unknown music composers compared to mainstream Bollywood films at the time.
- Its plot shares a basic premise with several other low-budget Indian thrillers about friends disappearing on vacation.