Colkatay Columbus (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, Colkatay Columbus is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Saurav Palodhi, running about 126 minutes. “Columbus In Kolkata” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 'Colkatay Columbus' is a satirical film which is set in present day, modern Kolkata. Where people are busy with their own lives and struggles, which leaves them in constant need of a rescuer or a hero who will be there for them in their time of need. In Colkatay Columbus, writer and director Saurav Palodhi has shown how everyone, from the ordinary person to a legend, is in search of something. The story unfolds through an encounter of Columbus and two boys in Kolkata. When Columbus somehow lands up in Kolkata in 2016, he is surprised to see that everyone is in search of something. He is in search of roads that would lead him back home while the boys are in search for Columbus to get him to offer tips on attaining success. Columbus starts doling out suggestions to the boys but is also put off by the “competition”.
Who’s in it. Colkatay Columbus stars Mir Afsar Ali as Christopher Columbus, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Ritabhari Chakraborty and Tanushree Chakraborty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Colkatay Columbus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colkatay Columbus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colkatay Columbus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colkatay Columbus (2016)?
- In US, Colkatay Columbus is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Colkatay Columbus worth watching?
- Colkatay Columbus holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colkatay Columbus?
- Colkatay Columbus stars Mir Afsar Ali, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Tanushree Chakraborty and Arijit Dutta.
- When was Colkatay Columbus released?
- Colkatay Columbus was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.