A small-town cop, Mahima Basor (Sanya Malhotra), gets assigned a bizarre case: two prized jackfruits (kathal) stolen from a local politician’s garden. What starts as a ridiculous investigation slowly peels back layers of class, caste, patriarchy, and systemic absurdity in rural Uttar Pradesh.
is a 2023 Indian satirical comedy-thriller that received critical acclaim, winning at the 71st National Film Awards . Sanya Malhotra kathal filmyzilla
: To expand the search, Mahima declares that the "thief" must be a professional criminal. This leads the police to "Amiya," a local man whose daughter has actually gone missing. Social Commentary A small-town cop, Mahima Basor (Sanya Malhotra), gets
The film features an intriguing plot that combines elements of comedy, drama, and mystery, making it a unique and engaging watch. The story takes place in a small town in India, where a local fruit vendor reports the theft of his prized jackfruit, which is believed to be worth a significant amount of money. Sanya Malhotra : To expand the search, Mahima
Plays Saurabh Dwivedi, a constable and Mahima’s love interest, highlighting the complexities of inter-caste relationships. Themes and Satire