Cholai

Cholai is a black comedy that centers on the 2011 hooch fatalities in rural Bengal. It illustrates how the cheap, addictive country liquor known as Cholai becomes a catalyst for corruption and greed when a batch turns toxic, leading to widespread illness and death. As the death toll rises to 172, the media sensationalizes the situation, transforming it into a political drama.

The film delves into the consequences of this tragedy, showcasing how families of the victims become embroiled in a rush for government compensation. The narrative reveals the moral complexities as mourning shifts to opportunism, where deaths from unrelated causes are manipulated for financial gain. With a strong performance from a cast including Saswata Chatterjee and Kharaj Mukherjee, Cholai offers a critical look at societal issues through the lens of dark humor.