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Kathal(2023)

6.2/10
Hindi•115 mins•

When two prized jackfruits disappear from a politician's garden, a spirited cop's investigation takes an unexpected turn as she digs for the truth.

Director:Yashowardhan Mishra
Mood:
funnyemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, Plex
Theatrical Release
19 May 2023
Director
Yashowardhan Mishra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A politician's two expensive jackfruits are stolen from his garden. A determined police officer investigates the case, but her search for answers leads her in a surprising new direction.

“A missing fruit case turns surprisingly juicy.”

Film Details

6.2Rating
115Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 May 2023
Also Known AsJackfruit · Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery · محصول الكاكايا المفقود · Катал - Тайна джекфрута · Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery · کاتال راز میوه گمشده

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

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PlexFree
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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingmoderate
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Sanya Malhotra, Actor in Kathal
Sanya MalhotraInspector Mahima Basor
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Neha SarafKunti Parihar
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Govind PandeyConstable Mishra
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Anant JoshiSaurabh Dwivedi
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Rajpal Yadav, Actor in Kathal
Rajpal YadavAnuj Sanghvi
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Brijendra Kala, Actor in Kathal
Brijendra KalaSrivastav
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Apoorva ChaturvediAmiya
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Raghubir Yadav, Actor in Kathal
Raghubir YadavGulab Seth
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Satish SharmaDSP Narendra Sharma
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Sanjay DadichSunil Parihar
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Yashowardhan MishraDirector
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Guneet MongaCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kathal

Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Raaz & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Vijay Raaz & Brijendra Kala (6 films together), Brijendra Kala & Rajpal Yadav (2 films together), and Brijendra Kala & Ram Sampath (2 films together).

Vijay Raaz
Vijay RaazActor
12th time
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal YadavActor
Vijay Raaz × Rajpal Yadav — 12 films together →
Vijay Raaz
Vijay RaazActor
6th time
Brijendra Kala
Brijendra KalaActor
Vijay Raaz × Brijendra Kala — 6 films together →
Brijendra Kala
Brijendra KalaActor
2nd time
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal YadavActor
Brijendra Kala × Rajpal Yadav — 2 films together →
Brijendra Kala
Brijendra KalaActor
2nd time
Ram Sampath
Ram SampathOriginal Music Composer
Brijendra Kala × Ram Sampath — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kathal' means jackfruit, which is central to the plot as a metaphor for hidden truths.
  • Director Yashowardhan Mishra is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Subhash Ghai but chose a different surname professionally.
  • Sanya Malhotra, who plays the lead cop, learned some Bundelkhandi dialect for her character's local background.
  • The movie was shot on location in Madhya Pradesh to capture the authentic small-town setting of the story.
  • It premiered directly on Netflix without a theatrical release, as part of a deal with the production house.
  • The film uses a lighthearted comedy to subtly comment on serious issues like political corruption and gender roles.
  • Real jackfruits were used as props, and the team had to manage their strong smell during filming.

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