Film Review— Do Patti
Do Patti (2024)—A Dark and Intense Psychological Thriller
Director: Shashanka Chaturvedi
Writer: Kanika Dhillon
Producers: Kriti Sanon, Kanika Dhillon, and Netflix India
Cinematography: Siddharth Diwan
Music: Aman Pant
Editor: Shivkumar Panicker
Production Company: Blue Butterfly Films & Kathha Pictures
Cast:
Kriti Sanon as Saumya and Shailee (dual role)
Kajol as Vidya Jyothi
Shaheer Sheikh as Dhruv
Tanvi Azmi in a pivotal role
A Dark, Gripping Exploration of Abuse, Revenge, and Justice
Netflix latest psychological thriller, Do Patti, directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and penned by Kanika Dhillon, is an emotion-packed episode in suspenseful thriller content. Critically acclaimed outstanding performances, especially from Kriti Sanon acting for the first time in a dual role, and an unsettling picture of domestic abuse, Do Patti is a film that does not shy away from the dark corners both human emotions and relationships handle. It handles manipulation, trauma, and the pursuit of justice around a wide-reaching story of two twin sisters and the toxic man who ties both into inevitable cycles of love and violence.
The Story—A Web of Love, Abuse, and Revenge
At the center of Do Patti lies a poignant tale woven in the lives of twin sisters, Saumya and Shailee, who are played by Kriti Sanon. Saumya is a timid, emotionally fragile girl suffering from anxiety and depression, whereas she is having an abusive relationship with a rich, manipulative man called Dhruv, as well as the character portraying the abuse comes into the picture. At its beginning, the film really gets immersive to start with the suffering of Saumya immediately at her first scene as an audience-to-watch; her suffering isn't just physical but very much deep psychological, as Dhruv's gaslighting and emotional coercion have narrowed in around her like a noose.
Shailee, on the other hand, is just the opposite of her sister-bold, rebellious, fiercely protective—but her intervention is much more among teetering on the line of manipulative and violent. It's with that kind of conflict going on in her emotions-love, resentment, and unending thirst for revenge-that she sets the stage for an explosive game to unfold between sisters and Dhruv.
As the plot thickens, the audience is torn into a chaotic frenzy of psychological drama and shocking twists, which lead up to a crime case involving murder and Vidya Jyothi (Kajol), a tough police officer with emotional layers of her own, spells out her most ardent chase-that nets her into discovering the film's very grim reality behind what turns out to be a straightforward case at first view.
Domestic Violence – The Unflinching Core of the Film
Do Patti ferociously presents a grotesque sampling of domestic violence. The film, in parallel with Saumya’s suffering, does not soften the excruciating rawness of Dhruv’s cruelty and thoroughly explains the psychological aftermath upon her. The film reveals the cycle of abuse and the agony of triumphing over it, showing how emotional trauma in some cases can be more lethal than physical abuse.
The issue, however, is complicated by Shailee’s protection of Saumya. Her insistence on protecting her sister throws the moral compass into great ambiguity, ultimately challenging, as it does, notions of justice and revenge. Her wavering between righteousness and personal vendetta thus makes her one of the more interesting characters in the film.
Vidya Jyothi – The Pursuit of Justice
And the other side Kajol, her performance as Vidya Jyothi-the investigating officer-celebrates the fullness of the dialogue on justice. Her character is not simply a law dispensation but rather a woman who has gone through the mills of life herself. As she probes deeper into the murder case, she is faced with the value question of what morality stands for: the law or finding out buried truths.
Again, the characters of Kajol and the sisters bring an extra weight of compression to their emotions-the performance is commanding and empathetic at the same time. She is the moral center of the film, but her character is also not very free from doubt and inner conflicts, which makes her all the more interesting.
Kriti Sanon’s Dual Performance – A Career-Defining Role
In fact, Kriti Sano delivers one of her finest performances-a feat by entirely switching two completely different personalities of Saumya and Shailey. Saumya is dipped in heartbreaking vulnerability and Saumya's performance is really very intense and filled with shades of rage, manipulation, and desperation. Playing two different yet interlinked characters is a daunting task indeed, and Sanon does it with such precision, that it stands her out.
Her expressions, body language, and showing of emotions make these two sisters completely separate individuals; yet, they are still bound by their trauma and tie. Sanon's ability to portray such delicate nuances in such diametrically opposite roles speaks of the inherent versatility with which she is being molded as an actress.
Cinematography, Direction, and Execution—A Mixed Bag
Visually, Do Patti sets up a moody, tense atmosphere where director of photography Siddharth Diwan uses lighting and framing for added psychological tension. A backdrop of misty hills provides the feeling of isolation, transporting the emotional turbulence being experienced by the characters.
That said, the film does have its pacing problems. The narrative vacillates between tense moments and introspective passages when momentum is occasionally lost. The transitions between psychological thriller and emotional drama at times feel abrupt, causing the storytelling to falter.
Besides, while the film's portrayal of violence is justified to accentuate its themes, the intensity of some of these sequences might get a bit too much-like overkill. There are places where the CGI looks poor (especially the paragliding scenes), taking away from the otherwise gritty realism of the film.
Final Verdict—A Flawed Yet Powerful Psychological Thriller
'Do Patti' is an incessantly engaging film that adopts a difficult subject-the shadowy realm of human emotions and the fallout of domestic abuse. Slightly bereft of technical expertise, it nonetheless becomes immersive through powerful performances put forth by Kriti Sanon and Kajol.
The way the film shows abuse, survival, and the stride toward justice tenderly speaks to an emotionally charged topic about the psychological and social ramifications of domestic abuse. Hence, a critical discussion arises. With its pacing flaws and sometimes shaky camera handling, 'Do Patti' is nevertheless entertaining throughout, leaving audiences to ponder in detail over love, trauma, and the ambiguous face of justice. If this describes your type of psychological thriller that unearths the rawest of human emotions, then 'Do Patti' is something that cannot go amiss.
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