The Elephant God

The Elephant God

1979 · 120 min · BN · 7.3 (43 votes)
Dir. Satyajit Ray · Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Siddhartha Chatterjee, Santosh Dutta, Utpal Dutt, Parinita Banerjee, Satya Banerjee · Music Satyajit Ray · Feluda Collection
CrimeMysteryThriller

Set in the holy city of Benares, this is the second film about the detective Feluda, who goes on a holiday with his cousin, Topshe, and his friend, Lalmohan Ganguly. But the theft of a priceless deity of Lord Ganesh (the Elephant God) from a local household forces him to investigate.

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A charmingly old-fashioned mystery unfolds in the atmospheric streets of Benares. It's a gentle adventure filled with intriguing clues and the warmth of camaraderie, perfect for a cozy, contemplative watch.

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