Missing

Missing

Year: 2018

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mukul Abhyankar

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A couple checks into a beach resort in Mauritius late night with their three-year-old daughter Titli who in the next morning goes missing.

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1

Arrival at a Mauritius resort

Sushant Dubey arrives at a luxury resort in Mauritius with his wife Aparna and their 3-year-old daughter Titli. He persuades the receptionist Naina to upgrade from a single room to a double, setting up a more intimate space for the couple. The mood blends romance with an air of secrecy that foreshadows trouble to come.

Mauritius resort
2

The creeping neighbor next door

The man in the room below is shown creeping about and peering into other rooms, creating a chilling undercurrent to the holiday. Sushant notices the unsettling behavior but tries to stay calm as the night unfolds. The threat is mundane yet unnerving, hinting at a danger beyond the couple's affair.

Resort, Mauritius
3

Titli goes missing

Titli vanishes in the middle of the night, triggering panic and a frantic search. Aparna's panic Combines with suspicions about a possible abduction, while resort staff and security scramble to keep information contained. The initial concern centers on the neighbor but the mystery deepens quickly.

Resort, Mauritius
4

Police begin the investigation

Police inspector Buddhu is called in to lead the investigation, questioning staff and guests. The resort manager is keen to avoid police scrutiny to protect the resort’s reputation, while the search for Titli intensifies. Tensions rise as the hotel’s credibility comes under scrutiny.

Resort, Mauritius
5

CCTV leads to a suspect, then a twist

CCTV footage initially points to the creepy neighbor, who is later seen with a little girl in town. Aparna pushes to verify the lead, and it’s revealed the girl the neighbor is with is not Titli. The neighbor explains that his own daughter is with his ex-wife, who has custody.

Resort and town
6

Sketches reveal conflicting memories

A sketch artist is asked to recreate Titli from Aparna and Sushant’s descriptions, but the two drawings diverge completely. Under intense questioning, Sushant hints at a deeper deception, suggesting Aparna cannot bear children. The contradictory memories sow doubt about Titli’s existence.

Resort, interrogation room
7

Truths about Titli emerge

Sushant discloses that Aparna cannot bear children and that Titli may be a product of their emotional strain. He suggests Titli could be a hallucination rather than a real child. The revelation destabilizes Aparna and complicates the investigation.

Resort, room
8

A disturbing confession about Titli’s origin

Back in his room, Sushant claims he kidnapped Titli at the behest of a friend who is Aparna’s ex-husband. He threatens Aparna and the two flee the resort with three heavy pieces of luggage. The plan is to escape, but the truth remains murky and the chase intensifies.

Resort to forest path
9

A perilous escape and a front-desk mystery

As they race through the forest, it’s unclear how they slipped past the front desk with their heavy luggage, especially given the staff’s earlier lapses. The escape feels improvised and surreal, heightening the sense that someone is always watching. The suspense shifts from discovery to survival.

Resort and forest edge
10

Aparna confronts the reality of Titli

Aparna stops to breathe in the forest and asks for Titli, challenging the illusions around her. Sushant admits he did not know or kidnapping Titli in that moment, deepening the ambiguity. Aparna hints that Titli’s existence is more complicated than either of them thought.

Forest near resort
11

Aparna's past catches up

An old man arrives at the resort, asking after his daughter Titli and producing a photograph. He reveals that Titli is connected to Aparna, exposing a troubling history and suggesting Aparna herself may be the person he’s searching for. The revelation reframes Titli as a person entangled with Aparna’s dangerous past.

Resort
12

Final confrontation in the forest

The deranged Titli attacks and kills Sushant with a meat cleaver in the middle of the forest. The killer’s identity and motive are tied to Aparna’s fractured psyche and the tangled web of lies surrounding Titli. The film closes on a brutal, shocking note that leaves the truth unsettled.

Forest

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:51

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