This Weekend

This Weekend is a 2012 Hindi action thriller film directed by Bollywood fame stunt director Tinu Verma. The another name of the movie is 'The Forest'. It stars Arjun and Bianca Desai in lead roles. Vijay Verma composed music of this movie. The movie based on Wrong Turn received negative reviews and was a failure at the box office. It was dubbed in Tamil as Kattupuli.

The film was shot in Hindi, with a few scenes reshot in Tamil and Telugu for alternate language versions.

Story
Dr Sanjay (Arjun) goes on a picnic with his wife Dr Shivani (Bianca Desai) and daughter Anjali (Dhanya). They lose their way and get struck in the forest. They are joined by two lover couples. They bond with each other and share their past. They encounter troubles in the form of a gang who bays for their blood. It is revealed that they are a notorious gang involved in organ trade. The onus is on Dr Sanjay to get them out of trouble.

Arjun played a doctor character while Baby Dhanya played the role of their daughter in Kattu Puli. Mr India title winner Rajneesh, Miss India Sayali Bagath, Miss Assam Hanaya – Ameet Dawar, and Jahan – Jennifer are playing important characters in this movie.

It is notable that Tinu Verma has won film fare awards 7 times for his outstanding stunt choreography. This film was dubbed in Telugu with the name Aranyam

Cast

 * Arjun as Dr. Sanjay
 * Bianca Desai as Shivani
 * Sayali Bhagat as Divya
 * Rajneesh Duggal
 * Tanya as Anjali
 * Tinu Verma as Rudra
 * Ramesh as Ajay
 * Raj Preethi as Naga

Controversy
The film passed the censor with an 'A' certificate. The censor had given this certificate after almost 14 cuts for a lip lock scene of Jahan and Jennifer. The director Tinu Verma had no other way to accept the cut as audience in all age groups should watch and enjoy the movie.

Reception
Kaattu Puli fetched negative reviews from the critics. The film due to its Adult rating had a poor opening at the box office and was a critical disaster.