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{{Infobox film
| name           = Do Patti
| image          = Do Patti.jpg
| caption        = Release poster
| director       = Shashanka Chaturvedi
| writer         = [[Kanika Dhillon]]
| producer       = {{plainlist|
* Kanika Dhillon
* [[Kriti Sanon]]
}}
| starring       = {{plainlist|
* [[Kajol]]
* [[Kriti Sanon]]
* [[Shaheer Sheikh]]
}}
| narrator       =
| cinematography = Mart Ratassepp
| editing        = Naman Arora<br />Hemal Kothari
| music          = '''Score:'''<br />[[Anurag Saikia]]<br />'''Songs:'''<br />[[Sachet–Parampara]]<br/>[[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| studio         = {{Plainlist|
* Kathha Pictures
* Blue Butterfly Films
}}
| distributor    = [[Netflix]]
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|10|25}}
| runtime        = 127 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/do-patti-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi1ndiy |title=''Do Patti'' (15) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=25 October 2024 |access-date=25 October 2024}}</ref>
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| budget         =
| gross          =
}}
'''''Do Patti''''' ({{translation|Two Cards}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[mystery film|mystery]] [[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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2024 |title=Kriti Sanon Shares New Photos Ahead of Do Patti Release, Asks Fans 'Trailer Kaisa Laga?'; See Here |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kriti-sanon-shares-new-photos-ahead-of-do-patti-release-asks-fans-trailer-kaisa-laga-see-here-9087847.html |access-date=16 October 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> It was released on [[Netflix]] on 25 October 2024 to mostly negative reviews with praise for Sanon’s dual shaded performance.<ref>{{cite web | title='Do Patti' release date announced: Kajol, Kriti Sanon lead in thriller | website=The Statesman | date=1 October 2024 | url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/do-patti-release-date-announced-kajol-kriti-sanon-lead-in-thriller-1503348828.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Do Patti: Kriti Sanon auditioned 10 actors before locking Shaheer Sheikh {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/do-patti-kriti-sanon-auditioned-10-actors-before-locking-shaheer-sheikh-69079.html |access-date=16 October 2024 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2024 |title=Do Patti trailer: Kajol stuck in messed up love story involving '2' Kriti Sanon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/do-patti-trailer-kajol-stuck-in-messed-up-love-story-involving-2-kriti-sanon-2616520-2024-10-14 |access-date=16 October 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
==Plot==
The film opens with Saumya and Dhruv at Devipur village police station in [[Uttarakhand]], where Saumya accuses Dhruv of attempting to kill her. The story flashes back to an earlier incident when police officer Vidya Jyothi (VJ) receives a call regarding domestic abuse but finds it dismissed as a false alarm. However, Maaji, a maternal figure to Saumya, privately reveals that she had placed the call out of concern, explaining that Saumya gets brutally abused by her husband, Dhruv. Though Saumya decides to remain silent about it.
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 mental 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 unconscious. Determined to bring Dhruv to justice, VJ confronts him, but Dhruv insists her 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 to mend his ways. 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 and sentenced to prison.
VJ senses inconsistencies in the case's details. She realises that Saumya and Shailee orchestrated a deception: they had swapped roles before the paragliding, 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. Saumya didn't even try to leave marriage because that will make her lose to Shailee. 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, convinced not always going by books is right, and the film concludes as Saumya finds closure.
== Cast ==
* [[Kriti Sanon]] in [[dual role]]s as twins Saumya Pundir Sood and Shailee Pundir
* [[Shaheer Sheikh]] as Dhruv Sood: Saumya's husband; Shailee's ex-boyfriend
* [[Kajol]] as Inspector Vidya "VJ" Jyothi Kanwar
* [[Tanvi Azmi]] as Maaji: Saumya and Shailee's caretaker
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Katoch: Vidya's assistant
* [[Vivek Mushran]] as Deepak Pundir: Saumya and Shailee's uncle
* [[Prachee Shah Paandya]] as Shobhana Pundir: Saumya and Shailee's mother
* Rohit Tiwari as Niren Pundir: Saumya and Shailee's father
* [[Chittaranjan Tripathy]] as Kumar: Defence lawyer
* [[Manoj Bakshi]] as Tyagi: A politician
* [[Mohit Chauhan (actor)|Mohit Chauhan]] as Prithvi Singh Sood: Dhruv's father
* [[Sohaila Kapur]] as Justice Aruna Goel
* Vridhi and Vristhi as young Saumya and Shailee
== Production ==
===Development===
The film was officially announced on 5 July 2023 as a [[Netflix]] thriller, titled ''Do Patti'' and led by [[Kajol]] and [[Kriti Sanon]], in their second film post after ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web | title=Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Kanika Dhillon Team on Netflix Mystery Thriller 'Do Patti' (EXCLUSIVE) | website=Variety | date=5 July 2023 | url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/kajol-kriti-sanon-kanika-dhillon-netflix-do-patti-1235661139/}}</ref> It also marks Kriti Sanon's production debut, under her banner Blue Butterfly Films.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kriti Sanon starts a 'very special journey' with her first production Do Patti, calls it 'most challenging role so far' | website=The Indian Express | date=23 August 2023 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-sanon-starts-a-very-special-journey-with-her-first-production-do-patti-calls-it-most-challenging-role-so-far-8904998/}}</ref> In October 2023, television actor [[Shaheer Sheikh]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kajol and Kriti Sanon starrer Do Patti will also see this actor | website=Film Companion | date=3 October 2023 | url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/kajol-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-do-patti-will-also-see-this-actor}}</ref>
===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2023.<ref>{{cite web | title='Do Patti', starring Kajol and Kriti Sanon, goes on floors | website=The Hindu | date=18 August 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/do-patti-starring-kajol-and-kriti-sanon-goes-on-floors/article67209447.ece | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=14 July 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714150408/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/do-patti-starring-kajol-and-kriti-sanon-goes-on-floors/article67209447.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> Filming took place in [[Mumbai]], [[Nainital]], and [[Dehradun]].<ref>{{cite web | title=New Film Policy will include OTT platforms, webseries for incentives: Dhami | website=Garhwal Post | date=5 October 2024 | url=https://garhwalpost.in/new-film-policy-will-include-ott-platforms-webseries-for-incentives-dhami/ | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=1 December 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201024947/https://garhwalpost.in/new-film-policy-will-include-ott-platforms-webseries-for-incentives-dhami/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Kriti Sanon wraps up Manali schedule of 'Do Patti' | website=Hindustan Times | date=6 December 2023 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kriti-sanon-wraps-up-manali-schedule-of-do-patti-101701845092813.html}}</ref> The filming [[wrap (filming)|wrapped up]] in December 2023.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kajol, Kriti Sanon's 'Do Patti' concludes filming | website=The Hindu | date=19 December 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kajol-kriti-sanons-do-patti-concludes-filming/article67654298.ece | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=29 February 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229084046/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kajol-kriti-sanons-do-patti-concludes-filming/article67654298.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>
== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name         = Do Patti
| year         = 2024
| type         = soundtrack
| artist       = [[Sachet-Parampara]] and [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| released     = 24 October 2024
| recorded     = 2023
| studio       =
| genre        = [[Soundtrack#Film and television soundtracks|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length       = 16:44
| language     = Hindi
| label        = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer     =
| misc         = {{external music video| header  = Official audio
|{{YouTube|ZcPGcxPNf7o|Do Patti  (Audio Jukebox)}}
}}
}}
The first single titled "Raanjhan" was released on 4 October 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title=Do Patti First Song Raanjhan Out: Kriti Sanon And Shaheer Sheikh Steal Hearts In This Emotional Track | website=News18 | date=4 October 2024 | url=https://www.news18.com/movies/do-patti-first-song-raanjhan-out-kriti-sanon-and-shaheer-sheikh-steal-hearts-in-this-emotional-track-9073899.html | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=5 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005063655/https://www.news18.com/movies/do-patti-first-song-raanjhan-out-kriti-sanon-and-shaheer-sheikh-steal-hearts-in-this-emotional-track-9073899.html | url-status=live }}</ref> The second single titled "Akhiyaan De Kol" was released on 18 October 2024.<ref>{{cite web | last=Anand | first=Akriti | title=Kriti Sanon Drops Teaser For Upcoming Song Ankhiyaan De Kol From Do Patti | website=News18 | date=18 October 2024 | url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kriti-sanon-drops-teaser-for-upcoming-song-ankhiyaan-de-kol-from-do-patti-9091053.html}}</ref>
The song "Akhiyaan De Kol" was a remake of the song "Ankhiyan Nu Rehan De" by the Pakistani singer [[Reshma]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui slams Kriti Sanon's Akhiyaan De Kol in angry post|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/pakistani-actor-adnan-siddiqui-slams-kriti-sanon-do-patti-song-akhiyaan-de-kol-in-angry-post-2621672-2024-10-23|date=23 October 2024|website=India Today|access-date=7 November 2024}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline      = Track listing
| total_length  = 16:44
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| title1        = Raanjhan
| extra1        = Parampara Thakur
| lyrics1       = [[Kausar Munir]]
| music1        = [[Sachet–Parampara]]
| length1       = 4:00
| title2        = Akhiyaan De Kol
| extra2        = [[Shilpa Rao]], Mellow D
| lyrics2       = [[Kausar Munir]], Mellow D
| music2        = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| length2       = 2:52
| title3        = Jaadu
| extra3        = Sachet Tandon
| lyrics3       = Kausar Munir
| music3        = Sachet–Parampara
| length3       = 3:26
| title4        = Maiyya
| extra4        = Sachet Tandon, Parampara Thakur
| lyrics4       = Kausar Munir
| music4        = Sachet–Parampara
| length4       = 3:42
| title5        = Thaaein Thaaein
| extra5        = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Sachet Tandon
| lyrics5       = Kausar Munir
| music5        = Sachet–Parampara
| length5       = 2:44
}}
==Reception==
''Do Patti'' received generally negative reviews from critics. [[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] rated the film 2 out of 5, writing, "Dysfunctionality triggered by scarred childhood is a valid point but doesn't find an active voice in Do Patti's half-baked diabolism, which needed to be more ''[[Dead Ringers (film)|Dead Ringers]]'' than ''[[The Parent Trap (1961 film)|The Parent Trap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/do-patti-review/20241025.htm |title=Do Patti Review: One By Two |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |author-link=Sukanya Verma |date=25 October 2024 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=27 October 2024 }}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing, "There’s enough in Kriti Sanon-Kajol film for a juicy, substantive drama. But the unpacking turns more into an unravelling, mainly because the writing is shallow, and the characters lack depth."<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=25 October 2024 |title=Do Patti movie review: Shallow Kajol-Kriti Sanon film fails to deliver on its promise |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/do-patti-movie-review-shallow-kajol-kriti-sanon-film-fails-to-deliver-on-its-promise-9638164/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |location=New Delhi |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref>
Aakriti Agarwala of ''[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]'' writes, "‘Do Patti’ aimed to connect several social issues of generational trauma, domestic violence, and discourse around patriarchy and its inherent nature via a thriller. Additionally, the film hinged upon the dichotomy between the ‘word of law’ and the ‘spirit of law’ but it lacked the punch to do so. Despite harbouring good intentions, the unidimensional characterisations and a convenient storyline don’t leave much scope to weigh on the issues."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/kajol-and-kriti-sanons-do-patti-fails-to-draw-the-right-cards-1503358179.html |title=Kajol and Kriti Sanon's 'Do Patti' fails to draw the right cards |last=Agarwala |first=Aakriti |date=27 October 2024 |website=[[thestatesman.com]] |access-date=27 October 2024 }}</ref>
== References ==
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==External links==
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|do-patti}}
* {{IMDb title|28075881}}
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