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Katha (2009): Cast & Plot

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Katha is a 2009 drama directed by Raga Srinivas, starring Genelia D'Souza as Chitra Singh, Thrigun and Prakash Raj. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Katha (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Raga Srinivas
Genre
Drama
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Katha About?

The premise of Katha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After her family is brutally murdered, Chitra, a solitary young woman, is confined to an asylum for a year, battling grief and isolation. When she witnesses another killing, terror grips her as she desperately clings to the hope that the horror is merely a hallucination, questioning her own sanity.

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Cast & crew

Katha Cast & Characters

Genelia D'Souza leads the cast as Chitra Singh, with Thrigun as Krishna and Prakash Raj as Circle Inspector. Directed by Raga Srinivas; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Raga Srinivas

One more film directed by Raga Srinivas: Okkadine.

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Plot

Katha Plot Summary

What happens in Katha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chitra Genelia D’Souza is a quiet, independent woman who travels to Araku hoping to find a teaching job. There, she crosses paths with Krishna Thrigun, an ambitious aspiring director who has come to the town to run a test shoot and to finish the script for his debut film. The two strike up an unlikely friendship as they navigate their separate dreams in a place where the everyday can feel uneasy.

Full summary

The whole story of Katha, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Katha?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession does Chitra seek when she arrives in Araku?

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FAQ

Katha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Katha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Katha?

Katha runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Katha released?

Katha was released on December 12, 2009.

Who directed Katha?

Katha was directed by Raga Srinivas.

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Who is in the cast of Katha?

Katha stars Genelia D'Souza as Chitra Singh, Thrigun as Krishna and Prakash Raj as Circle Inspector, among 6 credited actors.

Does Katha have a post-credit scene?

No. Katha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Katha in?

The original language of Katha is Telugu.

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