Sonai is a mysterious figure. He is a "fakir" (mystic) who has lost his voice. He speaks only in grunts and sign language, forcing viewers to read his expressive eyes and body language. He begins to dig a hole in the dirt floor of the half-constructed building. As he digs, strange things happen.
To understand the weight of Chatrak , one must look at the talent behind it. Chatrak Bengali Movie
For readers now searching for , availability has historically been difficult. The film was distributed on DVD by The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and has occasionally streamed on MUBI (The Criterion Channel’s curated partner). Sonai is a mysterious figure