Cholai (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Cholai is a comedy and drama film directed by Arun roy, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Cholai stars Saswata Chatterjee as Minister, Kharaj Mukherjee as Bus Passenger, Partha Sarathi as Nala and Sandeep Ghosh as Nimai, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cholai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cholai tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cholai (2016)?
- In US, Cholai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Cholai?
- Cholai stars Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Partha Sarathi, Sandeep Ghosh and Sumit Samaddar.
- When was Cholai released?
- Cholai was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.