Rating – 2 Stars
Do Patti had the potential to be a hard-hitting film tackling the sensitive issue of domestic violence, but instead, it feels more like an overdramatic Indian daily soap powered by Netflix. The narrative tries to juggle too many elements—Kriti Sanon in a double role as twin sisters with polar opposite personalities, courtroom drama, suspense, and a social message. Unfortunately, the execution of these components is flat and lacks the emotional and dramatic impact needed to elevate the film.
The plot feels overly familiar, with Kriti Sanon’s dual portrayal clearly inspired by the classic Seeta Aur Geeta dynamic. One sister is bold and wicked, while the other is homely and meek—a tired trope that the film does little to reinvent. While Sanon excels in distinguishing between the two characters, her strong performance is ultimately let down by a script that doesn’t provide the complexity or depth that a double role demands.
Kajol, playing both an investigative officer and a lawyer, delivers a decent performance. However, her character’s involvement in both the investigation and the legal proceedings is a glaring misstep. This unrealistic depiction—where a police officer investigates a case and then prosecutes it in court—violates legal procedures and makes the entire scenario feel amateurish & laughable . The courtroom scenes are especially weak, with arguments that lack intensity and realism, often coming across as silly rather than gripping.
Shaheer Sheikh brings finesse to his role, but like the rest of the cast, his talents are wasted in a film that doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. The screenplay is muddled, testing the audience’s patience with its implausible scenarios and over-the-top dramatics. Instead of focusing on the serious issue of domestic violence with the care and gravity it deserves, the film becomes lost in melodrama and convoluted twists.
The result is a film that neither thrills nor provokes thought. It lacks the tension, emotional depth, and shock value that could have made it a meaningful commentary on a real issue. Instead, DoPatti feels like an uninspired blend of genres, unable to deliver on any of the promises it makes.
In the end, DoPatti is a disappointing, formulaic film that fails to leave a lasting impression, despite its promising premise and talented cast.
