Hatyapuri

Hatyapuri

Year: 2022

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: English

Director: Sandip Ray

Echo Score: 52
CrimeMystery

During a vacation in Puri, the friends Feluda, Topshe, and Lalmohan Ganguly discover unusual footprints on the beach. Lalmohan's encounter with an astrologer leads them to the shocking discovery of Roopchand's body. Feluda investigates and uncovers a complex deception, revealing that Bilas Majumdar is actually the smuggler Animesh Kumar Sarkar. The real Bilas Majumdar had apparently died weeks earlier in Nepal, setting off a chain of events that Feluda must unravel.

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Timeline & Setting – Hatyapuri (2022)

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Time period

Location

Calcutta (Kolkata), Puri, Bhubaneshwar

Calcutta's oppressive heat and humidity set the stage before the trio escapes to the coastal town of Puri. They lodge at the Neelachal Hotel near the beach and roam the coastal landscape, including Sagarika and Bhujanga Niwas, as the mystery unfolds. The travel also takes a brief detour to Bhubaneshwar, highlighting a shift from metropolitan bustle to seaside intrigue.

🏙️ City 🏖️ Beach 🏨 Hotel

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Main Characters – Hatyapuri (2022)

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Feluda (Indraneil Sengupta)

The sharp-witted detective who guides the investigation, connecting clues from beach footprints to stolen manuscripts. He orchestrates the pursuit, discerns truth from deception, and ultimately exposes the criminals with calm, logical rigor.

🧠 Intelligent 🕵️ Detective 🔎 Analytical

Topshe (Ayush Das)

Loyal companion and helper in the mystery, Topshe aids in gathering information and supports Feluda’s plan. He provides practical insight and shares in the peril and excitement of the chase.

🤝 Teamwork 🧭 Investigative 💡 Insightful

Lalmohan Ganguly (Shyamlal Barik)

Often the comic relief who nonetheless contributes by noticing peculiar details and assisting the investigation. He travels with the trio and helps connect suspects with locations.

😂 Comic relief 🧭 Observant 🗒️ Recorder

Durga Gati Sen

A renowned manuscript collector who pretends gout but is revealed as part of a larger ruse. He guards a treasure trove of texts and serves as a crucial link in the manuscript plot.

🏛️ Collector 🧭 Keeper 🏺 Heritage

Bilas Majumdar / Animesh Kumar Sarkar

The fake Bilas Majumdar, a wily smuggler using an alias to approach Mr. Sen and steal manuscripts. His true identity drives the central deception and crime.

🕵️‍♂️ Impostor 🗝️ Smuggler 💣 Dangerous

Nisith Bose

Secretary to Mr. Sen who holds critical information and disappears, later found murdered. His fate accelerates the investigation and heightens the stakes.

🗂️ Secretary 🕵️ Investigator 💀 Victim

Inspector Mahapatra

Local police detective who collaborates with Feluda to solve the case, providing official scrutiny and support.

👮 Authority 🧩 Investigator 🧭 Pursuit

Rupchand Singh

Driver connected to the blackmail-driven crime, whose involvement adds a motive layer to the manuscript theft.

🚗 Driver 💼 Motive 🕵️ Clue

Laxman Bhattacharya

Astrologer whose readings mislead the trio before revealing deeper truths about Bilas’ past and the murder scheme.

🔮 Fortune-teller 🧭 Manipulator 🌀 Twist

Durga Gati Sen's Son

The son who becomes entangled in the investigation as the full truth about his father and the crime surface.

👦 Family 🧭 Connection 🗝️ Key

Hingorani

A potential buyer whose interest in the Pragya Paramita underscores the manuscript’s high value and danger.

💼 Buyer 🧭 Motive 🕶️ Suspicion

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Major Themes – Hatyapuri (2022)

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🕵️ Mystery

Feldula, Topshe, and Jatayu pursue a complex mystery that threads footprints, missing manuscripts, and hidden motives. Clues are scattered across locations from Calcutta to Puri, demanding careful deduction and sharp observation. The story climaxes with a calculated unmasking of the culprits, delivering a cerebral detective experience.

🎭 Identity

The plot hinges on disguises and false identities, most notably Bilas Majumdar’s impersonation by Animesh Sarkar. Characters adopt forged personas to manipulate others and access prized manuscripts. The revelation of authentic identities exposes the depth of the criminal plot and the motives behind it.

📜 Manuscripts

The manuscripts, including the Pragya Paramita, anchor the conflict and symbolize cultural heritage worth fighting over. The theft, forgery, and recovery of these texts drive the central tension and moral questions about preserving history versus personal gain.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:01

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