Oct. 31, 2011|India|n/A
Genre: Bangla;Crime
Description: Katakuti is a 2011 Indian Bengali costume drama, family film released on December 2, 2011. Directed by Premangshu Roy and produced by Sudipto Roy Chowdhury, the film explores a complex web of relationships. The story revolves around Piklu, a medical student deeply in love with his childhood friend, Swati. Though Swati reciprocates his feelings, she chooses to marry Jack, a more settled engineer based in the US, to secure a stable future. Jack’s influential family labels Piklu as mentally unstable, leading to his confinement in a mental hospital. There, he meets Sudeshna, a compassionate psychiatrist who reassures him of his sanity and decides to uncover the truth behind his supposed instability.
The film portrays a deeply human narrative, highlighting the unique perspectives of characters like Sudeshna, who stands out in her unconventional approach to treating patients. Her attention is particularly drawn to Piklu, whose sanity is shattered after being rejected by Swati. Sudeshna even brings Piklu into her home, despite resistance from her family, except for her supportive sister-in-law. Through his rational behavior, Piklu eventually brings unity and resolution to the relationships around him.
Katakuti is a poignant exploration of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotions, set against the backdrop of familial expectations and societal pressures.
Original name: Katakuti