The Elephant God

The Elephant God

1979 · 120 min · ★ 7.2 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Directed by Satyajit Ray · Written by Satyajit Ray

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