Kaliachak Chapter 1 (2024) poster
CertificateA Our suggested age18+
Movie family guide Reviewed 13 Aug 2026

Kaliachak Chapter 1

Original title: KALIACHAK CHAPTER 1

2024 Bengali 1h 47m

Kaliachak Chapter 1 is a 2024 Indian Bengali-language crime thriller film directed by Ratool Mukherjee. The ensemble cast includes Asim Aktar, Rupanjana Mitra, Partha Sarathi, Deboprasad Haldar and Debapratim Dasgupta. Produced by Sahi Bangla Films, the film was released on 2 August 2024. It is based on the 2021 murder of four members of a family in Kaliachak in the Malda district of West Bengal. The music is done by Vikky Singh and the Sound design and mixing has been handled by Silajit Chakrab...

Overall family watch No
Comfortable with parents? Use Caution

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 (none) to 5 (severe). Every score includes a spoiler-light explanation.

Why age 18+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Evidence-limited estimate: moderate violence, gore and scariness concern.
Moderate 3/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for violence, gore and scariness was not fully verified. The severity 3 (moderate) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Evidence-limited estimate: very mild sex, romance and nudity concern.
Very Mild 1/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for sex, romance and nudity was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Language & Abusive Words Evidence-limited estimate: mild language and abusive words concern.
Mild 2/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for language and abusive words was not fully verified. The severity 2 (mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Evidence-limited estimate: mild alcohol, drugs and smoking concern.
Mild 2/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for alcohol, drugs and smoking was not fully verified. The severity 2 (mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Evidence-limited estimate: moderate sensitive or disturbing themes concern.
Moderate 3/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for sensitive or disturbing themes was not fully verified. The severity 3 (moderate) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Evidence-limited estimate: mild family-viewing awkwardness concern.
A Few Awkward Moments 2/5

For Kaliachak Chapter 1, detailed scene-level evidence for family-viewing awkwardness was not fully verified. The severity 2 (mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Original title
KALIACHAK CHAPTER 1
Release date
02 August 2024
Runtime
107 minutes
Country
India
Languages
Bengali
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Director
Ratool Mukherjee
Writers
Atanu Tanuj Ghosh
Cast
Asim Aktar, Rupanjana Mitra, Partha Sarathi, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Deboprasad Haldar, Debapratim Dasgupta
Production company
Sahi Bangla Films
Certificate
A

Spoiler-free synopsis

Kaliachak Chapter 1 is a 2024 Indian Bengali-language crime thriller film directed by Ratool Mukherjee. The ensemble cast includes Asim Aktar, Rupanjana Mitra, Partha Sarathi, Deboprasad Haldar and Debapratim Dasgupta. Produced by Sahi Bangla Films, the film was released on 2 August 2024. It is based on the 2021 murder of four members of a family in Kaliachak in the Malda district of West Bengal. The music is done by Vikky Singh and the Sound design and mixing has been handled by Silajit Chakraborty. A sequel, Kaliachak Chapter 2, was announced in January 2025.

For families

Editorial guidance

Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

Potential constructive discussion around Kaliachak Chapter 1 can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Thriller, Crime material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Thriller, Crime, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 18+. The overall family verdict is no. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Thriller, Crime includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.

Reviewed by With Family Editorial Team · 13 Aug 2026 · Updated 13 Aug 2026

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