“Kahatal” (2023) presents a delightful Hindi comedy-drama set in a small town, where the peculiar theft of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden becomes the focal point of an investigation. The film’s protagonist, an enthusiastic police inspector, dives headfirst into solving the case, uncovering a series of humorous and heartfelt moments along the way. Blending satire with social observation, “Kahatal” captures the essence of rural life and its unique challenges.
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) centers on the life of Suman, a dedicated housewife in a remote village, whose discovery of an enormous kathal in her garden sparks a series of comical events. As word spreads, her home becomes a hub of activity with villagers, journalists, and entrepreneurs vying for a piece of the fruit. The film captures Suman’s journey as she navigates the chaos, balancing her duties and dealing with the newfound attention. Through humor and warmth, “Kathal” explores themes of community, curiosity, and the unexpected surprises that life can bring.
