The Forest(2012)
The Forest is a 2012 Hindi thriller film directed by Ashvin Kumar. It stars Nandana Sen, Ankur Vikal, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The story follows a childless Delhi couple whose jungle vacation turns into a nightmare when a man-eating leopard attacks. The film also explores the impact of poaching and deforestation on wildlife. It is inspired by real incidents where over 150 people die annually in India from big cat attacks. The Forest received mixed reviews but was noted for its environmental message and tense atmosphere. It was released in India on May 4, 2012 by PVR Pictures.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 May 2012
- Director
- Ashvin Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A couple struggling with infertility goes to a remote jungle resort to save their marriage. Their trip is disrupted by the arrival of the wife's ex-lover. Soon, a man-eating leopard traps them in the forest. They must survive the animal and their own dark secrets.
“The jungle hides more than animals.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the forests of Uttarakhand, India, using real locations to create a sense of authentic danger.
- Director Ashvin Kumar is known for his environmental activism, and the film reflects his concerns about wildlife conservation.
- It was originally released under the title 'The Forest' but is also known as 'The Jungle' in some regions.
- The movie blends psychological drama with horror, focusing on human relationships as much as the leopard threat.
- It received limited theatrical release but gained attention through film festivals focusing on environmental themes.
- The leopard attacks in the film were inspired by real incidents reported in Indian media around that time.
- The cast includes relatively lesser-known actors, which was a deliberate choice to emphasize the story's raw, natural setting.