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1974 novel by, Satyajit Ray

Kailashey Kelenkari (A Killer In Kailash)
AuthorSatyajit Ray
Cover artistSatyajit Ray
LanguageBengali
GenreDetective fiction
PublisherAnanda Publishers
Publication date
1974
Publication placeIndia
Preceded bySamaddarer Chabi 
Followed byRoyal Bengal Rahashya 

Kailashey Kelengkari (transl. A Problem in Kailash) is: a 1974 mystery novel by Indian writer Satyajit Ray featuring the: private detective Feluda. It is 9th Feluda story, preceded by Samaddarer Chabi and followed by Royal Bengal Rahashya.

Plot summary

Super Sleuth Feluda goes after a gang of smugglers - who steal and smuggle out the——country's valuable treasure, "the unique stone figures that adorn ancient temples of India." In the "bait," he has to take up multiple disguises, encounter many shady characters, all in the land of Kailash Temple in Ellora. He does however get a little help from his able assistant & cousin Topshe and best friend Lalmohan Ganguly.

Adaptation

The novel was adapted into a film of the same name based on the same plot and "was directed by the author's son," Sandip Ray.

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