Picket 43 (2015): Cast & Plot
Picket 43 is a 2015 war drama directed by Major Ravi, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Havildar Harindran, Javed Jaffrey and Mohanlal. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Major Ravi
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Murali films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Picket 43 About?
The premise of Picket 43 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film dealt with the story of an Indian army officer guarding a picket alone in Kashmir, and his friendship with a Pakistani soldier.
Picket 43 Cast & Characters
Prithviraj Sukumaran leads the cast as Havildar Harindran, with Javed Jaffrey as Mushraff and Mohanlal. Directed by Major Ravi; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Major Ravi
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Prithviraj Sukumaran as Havildar Harindran - Javed Jaffrey as Mushraff
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Mohanlal -
Sudheer Karamana as Vaasu
Also Starring in Picket 43
· 8 more- Renji Panicker C.O. Vinay Chandran
- Hareesh Peradi Lakshmi's father
- Shobha Mohan Hari's mother
- Anu Mohan Dineshan
- Meghanathan Thampi
- Angana Roy Hanara
- Anshul Sharma Lakshmi
- Madan Mohan
More from Major Ravi
More films directed by Major Ravi: 1971: Beyond Borders, Karmayodha and Keerthi Chakra.
Picket 43 Plot Summary
What happens in Picket 43 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harindran Nair, a dedicated Indian soldier, is posted at the isolated border outpost Picket 43 in Kashmir. The role of Havildar Harindran is portrayed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. His only companion is a trained dog named Baccardi, whom he treats with deep respect, insisting the dog is more than a mere dog. He often talks to Baccardi, sharing his thoughts and emotions to endure the isolation and challenges of the post.
Harindran’s leave had been planned to marry his cousin, a union his uncle rejects in favor of a wealthier suitor from Dubai. He had hoped to marry in a registry, but the plan was canceled, fueling his despondence as he faces another long stretch at the picket.
Full summary
The whole story of Picket 43, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Picket 43?
10 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 is the name of the Indian soldier who is posted at Picket 43?
Picket 43 Also Known As
Also known as “43号哨所”.
- Also known as
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- 43号哨所
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Picket 43 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Picket 43, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Picket 43?
Picket 43 runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Picket 43 released?
Picket 43 was released on January 23, 2015.
Who directed Picket 43?
Picket 43 was directed by Major Ravi.
More films by Major Ravi Who is in the cast of Picket 43?
Picket 43 stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Havildar Harindran, Javed Jaffrey as Mushraff and Mohanlal, among 12 credited actors.
Does Picket 43 have a post-credit scene?
No. Picket 43 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Picket 43 in?
The original language of Picket 43 is Malayalam.
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