Kahatal” (2023) is a Hindi comedy-drama that takes audiences to a small Indian town where an eccentric case of two missing jackfruits from a politician’s garden becomes the center of attention. The story follows a determined inspector who dives into this seemingly trivial mystery, uncovering humorous and poignant insights into the lives of the townspeople. Through witty dialogues and charming performances, “Kahatal” offers a delightful exploration of local politics, bureaucracy, and the human condition.
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) is a heartwarming Hindi film that tells the story of a small-town woman named Meera, who runs a fruit shop in a picturesque village. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a rare and exotic fruit called kathal (jackfruit) growing in her garden. As news of the miraculous fruit spreads, it attracts a series of quirky and colorful characters, each with their own agenda. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Meera finds herself on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons about community, resilience, and the true meaning of abundance.
