“Kahatal” (2023) is a Hindi comedy-drama that turns the mundane into the extraordinary with its story of a small-town police inspector investigating the theft of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden. The film combines humor and heart as the inspector’s quest reveals the hidden eccentricities and poignant moments of the community. With its engaging characters and sharp social observations, “Kahatal” offers a refreshing and entertaining take on the complexities of rural 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 ordinary life of a village mechanic named Kishore is transformed when he discovers a colossal kathal in his backyard. This rare fruit attracts the attention of villagers, scientists, and media, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming incidents. As Kishore tries to manage the newfound attention and chaos, he learns important lessons about community, generosity, and the simple joys of life. “Kathal” is a charming and comedic exploration of how a small event can have a big impact, bringing people together and highlighting the beauty of everyday life.
