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Kartavya

Kartavya

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2026

TV-MA

Director

Pulkit

Runtime

109 minutes

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Kartavya earns its strongest marks for cultural and racial representation by centering an inter-caste marriage and exposing how village hierarchies weaponize honor. The fully Indian cast grounds the story in local realities rather than exoticizing them. Gender representation remains uneven. The male inspector controls the action while women are framed as victims or dependents, with one killed early and another kept under protection. This reinforces traditional dynamics despite the film’s progressive caste stance. LGBTQ+ and disability representation are entirely absent. The narrative’s narrow focus on caste and duty leaves no room for broader inclusion, limiting its overall diversity impact.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kartavya have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes appear in the plot. The film focuses on heterosexual relationships, including an inter-caste marriage.

How does Kartavya portray gender?

Fair

The protagonist is a male police inspector who drives the plot. A female journalist is killed early on, and the story centers on protecting a married couple.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kartavya?

Good

The film features a fully Indian cast and setting. It highlights an inter-caste romance and marriage, challenging traditional social boundaries within the community.

How does Kartavya represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The plot critiques rigid social hierarchies and honor-based violence. It portrays traditional village institutions as oppressive forces that threaten a loving couple.

Does Kartavya include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the plot or cast details. The story does not address disability themes.

Present on Screen

  • Features a fully Indian cast in a story rooted in local social issues.
  • Challenges traditional caste norms through a central inter-caste marriage plot.
  • Critiques oppressive village institutions and honor-based violence.

Limited or Absent

  • No LGBTQ+ representation or themes are present.
  • Female characters lack significant agency or screen time.
  • No characters with disabilities are included in the narrative.

Official Synopsis

With his family's safety at stake and menacing threats closing in, a police officer must decide how far he'll go to uphold his duty.

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