In the 2023 Hindi film “Kahatal,” a seemingly insignificant crime—the theft of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden—sets off a chain of comedic and thought-provoking events in a small town. The film follows a dedicated police inspector as he navigates through local politics and societal quirks to crack the case. Through its engaging narrative and lively characters, “Kahatal” explores the humorous side of bureaucracy and the everyday lives of ordinary people.
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
Set in a quaint Indian village, “Kathal” (2023) tells the tale of Anjali, a schoolteacher who stumbles upon a giant kathal growing in her backyard. This unusual find turns her ordinary life upside down as villagers, scientists, and media flock to her home, each with their own motives. Amidst the frenzy, Anjali tries to protect her newfound treasure while also managing her responsibilities and relationships. The film is a delightful blend of comedy and drama, highlighting the simple joys and challenges of village life and the unexpected events that bring people together.
