DO PATTI – MOVIE REVIEW (NETFLIX)

DO PATTI is a romantic thriller film directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon. It also marks Kriti Sanon’s production debut, under her banner Blue Butterfly Films.

The film’s concept? Old as time—or at least as old as the “twisted twins” trope in Indian cinema. We’ve seen it countless times, but here it’s dusted off once more because, apparently, nothing says “thriller” like identical chaos in scenic mountain towns. Predictably, logic takes a backseat, replaced by sweeping hilltop views and foggy forests, where, ironically, the only mystery is why everything is so predictable. The screenplay chugs along at the pace of a leisurely hike, far from a thrilling chase. The characters are flatter than a lake on a windless day, with twists as dry as the dead trees they keep panning to, while their mix of loyalty and betrayal feels both silly and contrived. Setting the story in a hill station—a common choice in most films these days—only serves to trap the plot within its confines, with characters and the long arm of the law close at hand. The film’s stab at feminism feels as forced as an awkward plot twist, and when the story swerves into courtroom drama, it turns from mildly bland to utterly tasteless. As for the grand climax twist? Let’s just say it was about as well-hidden as the mountains in the background: big, obvious, and looming.

As producer, Kriti Sanon ensures she gets the maximum exposure, though her performance echoes familiar moments from past roles by other stars. Unfortunately, Kajol falls short, coming across as a pale imitation of Vidya Balan. Her use of cuss words and attempts at aggression fail to land with impact, and the awkwardly staged scenes of her on a Bullet bike add unintentional comedy. Shaheer Shaikh does fine with a somewhat one-dimensional role, though there’s not much depth to work with.

Mart Ratassepp’s cinematography is clean and visually appealing. Anurag Saikia’s background score is passable, though it rarely rises above average. The songs by Sachet-Parampara and Tanishk Bagchi are catchy enough to hum along to. The dialogues are serviceable, and the direction feels ordinary and uninventive.

DO PATTI dealt to the wrong hands !!

DO PATTI – DOCILE !!

2/5

B.U.Shreesha