“Kahatal” (2023) is a Hindi comedy-drama that captures the essence of small-town India through a humorous and unconventional storyline. The film follows a determined police inspector on a mission to find two stolen jackfruits from a politician’s garden. What seems like a trivial case unfolds into a series of comical and revealing encounters, shedding light on the intricacies of local governance and societal norms. “Kahatal” is a delightful blend of satire and heartfelt storytelling.
The story follows Inspector Mahima Basor, who is tasked with finding two missing jackfruits from a local politician’s garden. The jackfruits are crucial for the politician’s career. Mahima’s investigation reveals deeper societal issues and highlights the absurdities within the bureaucratic system. The film uses humor to explore topics like caste discrimination and the misuse of power.
Cast of “Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery”
Actor
Role
Sanya Malhotra
Inspector Mahima Basor
Anant V Joshi
Constable Saurabh Dwivedi
Vijay Raaz
MLA Munnalal Pateria
Rajpal Yadav
News Reporter Anuj Sanghvi
Raghubir Yadav
Gulab Seth
Neha Saraf
Kunti Parihar
Brijendra Kala
Srivastava
Apoorva Chaturvedi
Amiya
Gurpal Singh
SP Angrez Singh Randhawa
Sanjay Dadhich
Adv. Sunil Parihar
Govind Pandey
Constable Mishra
Shashi Ranjan
Pahad Singh
Additional Cast
Supporting Roles
Anshul Thakur
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Apratim Mishra
Rinku Panwadi
Mayank Vishwakarma
News Reader
Vikram Pratap
Pankaj
Pawan Prem
Manish
Meghna Agarwal
Vimla
Ambrish Saxena
Birwa Mali
Vijay Kumar
Narottam Verma
Rahul Sahu
Bus Conductor
Aeklavya Tomer
Veer Singh alias Veeru
Songs from “Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery”
No.
Title
Singer(s)
Length
1
Radhe Radhe
Rituraj Mohanty
2:55
2
Nikar Chalo Re
Sona Mohapatra
3:44
3
Lalla Lalli
Sona Mohapatra, Amjad Bagadwa
2:58
Total Length:
9:37
Short story
Kathal” (2023) tells the story of Kavita, a young woman in a rural village, whose chance discovery of a massive kathal in her family’s orchard leads to an unexpected adventure. As news of the giant fruit spreads, it draws a motley crew of characters to her doorstep, including scientists, reporters, and fortune seekers. Amid the ensuing chaos, Kavita learns valuable lessons about family, community, and the simple pleasures of life. The film blends humor and heart, capturing the essence of rural India and the joy that can come from unexpected discoveries.
