May. 19, 2023|India|115 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Crime;Drama
Description: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language satirical comedy-drama film directed by Yashowardhan Mishra and written by Ashok Mishra. Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Guneet Monga, and Achin Jain under Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment, the film stars Sanya Malhotra, Anant V Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Brijendra Kala, and Neha Saraf. It premiered on Netflix on May 19, 2023.
Set in the town of Moba, Madhya Pradesh, the story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of two large jackfruits from a local politician’s garden. Sub-inspector Mahima Basor and her team are tasked with solving this bizarre case.
Initially, the premise of police officers working tirelessly to find a fruit thief seems humorous, but it also raises questions about its absurdity. The film cleverly incorporates subtle humor while highlighting issues like caste discrimination and sexism prevalent in society. As the story progresses, the narrative takes an unexpected turn, shifting focus from the jackfruit mystery to more serious crimes, revealing the pressures faced by the police.
Director Yashowardhan Mishra maintains a light and engaging tone throughout the film, offering viewers a blend of comedy and social commentary. Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery stands out as a unique and thought-provoking addition to the satirical comedy genre.
Cast director: Yashowardhan Mishra
Cast actor: Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala, Neha Saraf, Govind Pandey, Gurpal Singh, Ambrish Saxena, Raghubir Yadav
Original name: कटहल