The 2023 Hindi film “Kahatal” centers on an amusing and intriguing investigation in a small town, where the disappearance of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden takes precedence. Led by a diligent police inspector, the search for the missing fruits unravels a tapestry of local idiosyncrasies and hidden truths. With its witty dialogue and endearing characters, “Kahatal” offers a comedic yet insightful look at the dynamics of small-town politics and community life.
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
In “Kathal” (2023), the quiet existence of a retired school principal named Arjun is turned upside down when he discovers a kathal tree bearing an unusually large fruit in his backyard. The discovery brings a rush of excitement and chaos to his life, attracting neighbors, researchers, and media attention. As Arjun deals with the hilarity and challenges that follow, he reconnects with old friends and finds a new sense of purpose. The film is a heartwarming comedy that showcases the power of curiosity and community spirit in transforming lives.
