New Delhi, Apr 20 (Representative) Netflix on Wednesday announced the launch date of its upcoming investigative satire comedy film ‘Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery’ starring Sanya Malhotra, on May 19. The movie also stars Vijay Raaz, Anant Joshi, Rajpal Yadav and Neha Saraf. The story of ‘Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery’ comes straight from the heartlands of India, placed in a fictional town called Moba.Inspired by true events, this film showcases Sanya, in a never seen before avatar, playing the role of a sincere and determined cop on a mission to find the missing Kathals.Director Yashowardhan Mishra said, “Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery is an extremely special film for me, not just because it marks my debut as a feature director but also because this is a story that will strike a chord with audiences across the country. Every character has been etched with extreme thought and depth, giving each and everyone an immense spectrum of character sketches to work with, helping me bring each facet of the film to life. I am extremely humbled that this story will reach millions of viewers not only in India but across the globe via Netflix.”
Producer, Guneet Monga Kapoor, CEO Sikhya Entertainment, shares, “Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery, is a story that truly represents the taste of Sikhya Entertainment in always producing unique, entertaining and heartwarming relatable content. We are so thrilled that our audience will finally get to see the magic of ‘Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery’, created by our debut director Yashowardhan Mishra and writer Ashok Mishra on the 19th of May on Netflix. This joyride of satire and comedy is an absolute family entertainer and will definitely leave a lasting impression.” Ektaa R Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, added, “Yashowardhan and Ashok’s interpretation of these true events from India’s heartlands convinced me that this story needed to be told. Kathal- A Jackfruit Mystery is one such quirky and unique satirical dramedy and I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey once again with Netflix and Sikhya. We are so thrilled for our audiences to see Sanya in a completely new avatar and a story that leaves the viewers thinking even after they have watched the film.” Directed by Yashowardhan Mishra, written by Ashok Mishra and Yashowardhan Mishra, the film is produced by Sikhya Entertainment, Balaji Telefilms Ltd.It will be available on Netflix from May 19.