

Cholai
(2016) · Film
Release
2 Dec 2016
Runtime
1h 37m
Director
Arun Roy
Producer
Jaspreet Kaur
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…
About the Film
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Year
2016
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
Bengali
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.
Where to Watch
Streaming On
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Status
Available Now
Platform
Amazon Prime Video
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About Cholai (2016)
Cholai is a Comedy, Drama film released in 2016, directed by Arun Roy and produced by Jaspreet Kaur. The film is in the Bengali language, making it a part of the film industry — the Indian language cinema based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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…
At the box office, Cholai was declared a Hit, grossing a total collection of TBA.
The film stars Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar, Shankar Chakraborty and 17 others.
Cholai is now available to watch online on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can stream the full movie on Amazon Prime Video — watch it here. This is one of the most searched movies on OTT platforms in 2016.
FAQs about Cholai
What is Cholai movie 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
Who are the main cast of Cholai?▼
Cholai features Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar, Shankar Chakraborty, Arup Achariya in the lead and supporting roles.
What is the box office verdict of Cholai?▼
Cholai was declared a Hit at the box office, collecting a total of TBA.
Who directed Cholai?▼
Cholai was directed by Arun Roy, produced by Jaspreet Kaur and released in 2016.
What is the release date of Cholai?▼
Cholai was released on 2 December 2016.
Is Cholai available on OTT?▼
Yes, Cholai is available on OTT. You can watch Cholai online on Amazon Prime Video at https://www.primevideo.com. The film is currently streaming and available to watch anytime.
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Cholai has already released on OTT. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. You can watch it now online.
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