Charak: Fair of Faith

Charak: Fair of Faith

The film is set in a remote village in eastern India during the annual Charak Mela, a traditional festival associated with the worship of Hindu deities Shiva and Kali. The narrative unfolds amid ritual practices and acts of religious penance that form part of the local cultural landscape. During the festival, two schoolchildren, Birsa and Kanu, go missing. Several days later, Kanu's body is found in a pond, while Birsa remains missing. The incident causes distress within the village and prompts a police investigation. The story focuses on Sukumar, an autorickshaw driver who is childless and deeply religious. As the search for the missing child continues, Sukumar's personal beliefs and motivations become central to the unfolding events. The film explores themes related to faith, social relationships, and moral conflict within a rural setting.

Director

Shieladitya Moulik

Release

6 Mar 2026

Run time

120 min

Language

Hindi