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Cholai (2016)

Movie 97 min

Comedy Drama

Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.

Arun Roy Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 2, 2016
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt5568764
Country
Language
Studio
KR Movies & Entertainment

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Cast

Saswata Chatterjee Saswata Chatterjee Minister Kharaj Mukherjee Kharaj Mukherjee Bus Passenger Sandeep Ghosh Nimai Sumit Samaddar Sumit Samaddar Bishu Shankar Chakraborty Shankar Chakraborty Doctor Arup Achariya Joba Baidya Bablu Banerjee Prabir Banerjee Arun Guhatharkurta Arun Guhatharkurta Biplab Ghosh Parthasarathi Chakraborty Parthasarathi Chakraborty Mantu Mallick Mantu Mallick Udayshankar Pal Udayshankar Pal

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cholai about?
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
Who directed Cholai?
Cholai was directed by Arun Roy.
Who stars in Cholai?
Cholai stars Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar.
When was Cholai released?
Cholai is a 2016 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Cholai?
You can watch Cholai with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.