Sanya Malhotra's Kathal Review: A Flawed Comedy!

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Netflix's original film 'Kathal' is a satirical comedy set in small-town Madhya Pradesh, revolving around missing precious jackfruits.

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[{"selector":"#anim-cdf90e36-7fa1-4a20-946f-49b9c2a098b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Netflix The film features Sanya Malhotra as police officer Mahima Bansor, Vijay Raaz as local politician Pateria, and Rajpal Yadav as a TV journalist.

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Overall, 'Kathal' has a promising plot but suffers from poor execution and inconsistent storytelling, likely to fade into obscurity quickly.

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