Do Patti
| Do Patti | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Shashanka Chaturvedi |
| Written by | Kanika Dhillon |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mart Ratassepp |
| Edited by | Naman Arora Hemal Kothari |
| Music by | Score: Anurag Saikia Songs: Sachet–Parampara Tanishk Bagchi |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Do Patti (transl. Two Cards) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon. It stars Kajol, Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh. The film marks Sanon's first production venture.[2] It was released on Netflix on 25 October 2024.[3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]The film opens with Saumya and Dhruv at a police station, where Saumya accuses Dhruv of attempting to kill her. The story flashes back to an earlier incident when the police officer Vidya Jyothi (VJ) receives a call regarding a case but finds it dismissed as a false alarm. However, Maaji, a maternal figure to Saumya, privately reveals that she placed the call out of concern, explaining that Saumya suffers abuse at Dhruv's hands.
Through Maaji's account, we learn that Dhruv, the son of a minister and owner of a paragliding company in Devipur, met Saumya, who developed feelings for him. When Saumya introduces him to her family, her identical twin sister, Shailee, becomes infatuated with Dhruv. Having been the focus of care due to numerous phobias and health issues since their mother's death, Saumya has always been prioritised, which now fuels Shailee's resentment. Dhruv and Shailee start dating, but due to Shailee's unpredictable behaviour, Dhruv's father pressures him to find a homely spouse. Consequently, Dhruv marries Saumya, though Shailee continues to pursue him, causing conflict.
VJ learns of the sisters' rivalry and Dhruv's violent behaviour. Maaji recounts that whenever Saumya suggests having a child, Dhruv's temper flares, often leading to physical abuse. In one incident, he pushes her down the stairs, leaving her unconcious, though Saumya survives. Determined to bring Dhruv to justice, VJ confronts him, but Dhruv insists the fall was accidental, a claim Saumya initially supports, stating her intent to start afresh with him.
At home, Saumya proposes a paragliding trip, hoping Dhruv will recreate his initial proposal. Maaji, meanwhile, works to gather evidence against Dhruv, who dismisses her warnings. During a Holi celebration, Shailee and Dhruv share a moment, prompting Saumya to lead Dhruv on a paragliding outing. Mid-flight, Dhruv's harness fails, but both narrowly escape. Dhruv is arrested on the basis of Saumya's accusation of attempted murder: she claims that Dhruv loosened her harness to push her out. With compelling evidence, he is convicted of attempted murder and domestic violence.
VJ senses inconsistencies in the case's details. She realises that Saumya and Shailee orchestrated a deception: they had swapped roles before the paraglading, with Shailee sabotaging the harness mid-flight and then joining Saumya to accuse Dhruv. When VJ confronts them, Shailee argues that their actions were justified, revealing the family's history of concealed domestic abuse. She admits that remaining silent about their mother's suffering was wrong, while VJ reflects on domestic violence as a social, not merely private, issue. Convinced of Dhruv's culpability, VJ withdraws her appeal, and the film concludes as Saumya finds closure as Dhruv faces justice.
Cast
[edit]- Kajol as Vidya "VJ" Jyothi Kanwar
- Kriti Sanon in a dual role as Saumya Sood / Shailee Pundir
- Shaheer Sheikh as Dhruv Sood
- Tanvi Azmi as Maaji
- Brijendra Kala as Katoch
- Vivek Mushran as Deepak
- Prachee Shah Paandya as Shobhana Pundir
- Rohit Tiwari as Niren
- Chittaranjan Tripathy as Kumar, Lawyer
- Manoj Bakshi as Tyagi
- Mohit Chauhan as Prithvi Singh Sood
- Sohaila Kapur as Justice Aruna Goel
- Vridhi & Vristhi as young Saumya Pundir / Shailee Pundir
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film was officially announced on 5 July 2024 as a Netflix thriller, titled Do Patti and led by Kajol and Kriti Sanon, in their second film post Dilwale (2015).[6] It also marks Kriti Sanon's production debut, under her banner Blue Butterfly Films.[7] In October 2023, television actor Shaheer Sheikh joined the cast.[8]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced in August 2023.[9] Filming took place in Mumbai, Manali and Dehradun.[10][11] The film wrapped up in December 2023.[12]
Music
[edit]| Do Patti | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 24 October 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 16:44 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | T-Series |
| Official audio | |
| Do Patti (Audio Jukebox) on YouTube | |
The first single titled "Raanjhan" was released on 4 October 2024.[13] The second single titled "Akhiyaan De Kol" was released on 18 October 2024.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Raanjhan" | Kausar Munir | Sachet–Parampara | Parampara Tandon | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Akhiyaan De Kol" | Kausar Munir, Mellow D | Tanishk Bagchi | Shilpa Rao, Mellow D | 2:52 |
| 3. | "Jaadu" | Kausar Munir | Sachet–Parampara | Sachet Tandon | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Maiyya" | Kausar Munir | Sachet–Parampara | Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Thaaein Thaaein" | Kausar Munir | Sachet–Parampara | Shreya Ghoshal, Sachet Tandon | 2:44 |
| Total length: | 16:44 | ||||
Reception
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References
[edit]- ^ "Do Patti (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Kriti Sanon Shares New Photos Ahead of Do Patti Release, Asks Fans 'Trailer Kaisa Laga?'; See Here". News18. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "'Do Patti' release date announced: Kajol, Kriti Sanon lead in thriller". The Statesman. 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Do Patti: Kriti Sanon auditioned 10 actors before locking Shaheer Sheikh | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "Do Patti trailer: Kajol stuck in messed up love story involving '2' Kriti Sanon". India Today. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Kanika Dhillon Team on Netflix Mystery Thriller 'Do Patti' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Kriti Sanon starts a 'very special journey' with her first production Do Patti, calls it 'most challenging role so far'". The Indian Express. 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Kajol and Kriti Sanon starrer Do Patti will also see this actor". Film Companion. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "'Do Patti', starring Kajol and Kriti Sanon, goes on floors". The Hindu. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "New Film Policy will include OTT platforms, webseries for incentives: Dhami". Garhwal Post. 5 October 2024. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Kriti Sanon wraps up Manali schedule of 'Do Patti'". Hindustan Times. 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Kajol, Kriti Sanon's 'Do Patti' concludes filming". The Hindu. 19 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Do Patti First Song Raanjhan Out: Kriti Sanon And Shaheer Sheikh Steal Hearts In This Emotional Track". News18. 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Anand, Akriti (18 October 2024). "Kriti Sanon Drops Teaser For Upcoming Song Ankhiyaan De Kol From Do Patti". News18.
