Kadaknath(2022)
Hindi76 mins
Kadaknath (2022) is a 76-minute Hindi film directed by V S Shivan. Starring V S Shivan. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Kadaknath stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:V S Shivan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 2022
- Director
- V S Shivan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A father invites a royal family to meet his daughter for marriage. At the same time, his brother-in-law expects buyers for their special black chickens. Confusion erupts when the chicken buyers arrive first and are mistaken for the royal suitors, and the real royals are later thought to be just chicken lovers.
“A mistaken identity. A black chicken. A royal mix-up.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
76Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 April 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovecorruption
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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V S ShivanDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Kadaknath' refers to a rare Indian breed of black chicken known for its dark meat, which is central to the plot.
- Director V S Shivan originally worked in Tamil and Telugu cinema before making his Hindi debut with this film.
- The movie was shot primarily in a single large house to maintain the farcical confusion of characters crossing paths.
- It features veteran actor Annu Kapoor in a key role, marking one of his few comedy performances in recent years.
- The plot uses mistaken identity, a classic comedy trope, to comment on modern issues like skin color bias and online marketing.
- Despite being a Hindi release, the film includes subtle nods to South Indian family dynamics and wedding customs.
- The black chicken breed shown is real and is considered a delicacy in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.