Kahatal” (2023) is a charming Hindi comedy-drama that invites viewers into the whimsical world of a small town where the theft of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden sparks a peculiar investigation. The story centers on an earnest inspector whose quest to solve the case reveals the hidden layers of the community. With its clever blend of humor and heart, “Kahatal” delves into the complexities of local politics and human nature, offering a unique cinematic experience.
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) follows the story of Rajesh, a struggling farmer who discovers a giant kathal in his orchard. Believing it to be his ticket to prosperity, he decides to enter it into a national fruit competition. The film humorously portrays the lengths Rajesh goes to protect his precious kathal, from dealing with envious neighbors to dodging greedy businessmen. Amid the laughter and chaos, Rajesh learns about the importance of hard work, integrity, and community support. “Kathal” is a charming tale of dreams, determination, and the unexpected ways life can surprise us.
