Hide & Seek(2010)
Hide & Seek is a 2010 Hindi horror thriller film directed by Shawn Arranha. It stars Purab Kohli, Arjan Bajwa, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ayaz Khan. The story follows five friends who are trapped inside a shopping mall by a man dressed as Santa Claus. The killer forces them to play a deadly game of hide and seek. The film explores themes of revenge, guilt, and survival. It was produced by Apoorva Lakhia and Laxmi Singh. The screenplay was written by Apoorva Lakhia and Suresh Nair. Hide & Seek received mixed reviews from critics. It was noted for its tense atmosphere and unique premise. The film was released in theaters on July 16, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 12 March 2010
- Director
- Shawn Arranha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Five old friends reunite for a party at a mall. A man in a Santa costume locks them inside. He forces them to play hide and seek. If he finds them, he kills them. The friends must survive the night and uncover the killer's identity.
“This Christmas, the game is real.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hide & Seek
Cast reunions in this film: Samir Kochhar & Sameer Kochhar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely inside a real mall in Mumbai that was closed for renovation.
- It was promoted as India's first horror film set entirely in a shopping mall.
- Actor Karan Singh Grover, known for TV roles, made his Bollywood debut with this movie.
- The director, Shawn Arranha, had previously worked mostly on television and advertising projects.
- The film's release faced delays and it ultimately performed poorly at the box office.
- Some scenes used practical effects, like rigged sets, to create the horror elements.
- The Santa Claus mask used by the antagonist became a key part of the film's promotional posters.