Paatki
| Paatki | |
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Official Poster | |
| Directed by | Abhinay Deshmukh |
| Written by | Abhinay Deshmukh |
| Produced by | Divyesh Doshi Aalap Kikaani Nrupal Patel Raju Raisinghani Anand Khamar |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Abhijeet Patil |
| Edited by | Hiren Chitroda |
| Music by | K Sumant |
Production companies | AMP Studio Avirat Pictures |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Paatki (Gujarati: પાતકી) meaning “sinner”, is a 2026 Indian Gujarati suspense, crime thriller and drama film written and directed by Abhinay Deshmukh. The film stars Gaurav Paswala, Karan Joshi, Shraddha Dangar, Hiten Tejwani, Sucheeta Trivedi and others. It is produced by Divyesh Doshi, Aalap Kikaani, Nrupal Patel, Raju Raisinghani and Anand Khamar under the banner of AMP Studio, in association with Avirat Pictures.[2] The film was released in theaters on 30 January 2026.[3][4][5]
Plot
A man certain of his guilt faces a world certain of his innocence, and the truth shatters them both.[2]
Cast
- Gaurav Paswala as Maanav Mehta[3]
- Karan Joshi as Chiman[4]
- Shraddha Dangar as Nitya Mehta[3]
- Suchita Trivedi as Hemlata Dave[2]
- Hiten Tejwani as Inspector Arjun Thakker[2]
- Nilesh Parmar as Murli
- Aakash Zala as Hansal Desai
- Ujjval Dave as Doshi
- Makrand Shukla as Dr. Parekh
- Aatman Shah as Shantanu Dave
- Sohil Lia as Sandy
- Rajan Deshmukh as Baba
Production
Casting
The film stars Karan Joshi and Gaurav Paswala in lead roles. Karan Joshi is known for his work in the Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, while Gaurav Paswala has previously appeared in Gujarati films such as Sanghavi and Sons and Jalebi Rocks. Shraddha Dangar, a well-known actress in the Gujarati film industry, also features prominently in the film.[4][5][2]
Hiten Tejwani appears in a supporting role, marking another collaboration with Gaurav Paswala following their work in Sanghavi and Sons.[3] Sucheeta Trivedi, recognised for her role in the television series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, is also part of the cast. She has previously acted in Gujarati films including Umbarro and The Great Gujarati Matrimony.[6][5][2]
The supporting cast includes Nilesh Parmar, who has appeared in Gujarati films such as Ram Bharosey, Samandar (film), and Aum Mangalam Singlem, and Aakash Zala, known for his roles in Faati Ne?, Kehvatlal Parivar, Hellaro, and Medal (film).[4][2]
Marketing and release
The film was officially announced on 1 December 2025, along with its release date, through social media platforms and YouTube.[3] The teaser was released on 2 January 2026, followed by the trailer on 16 January 2026.[6][7][2] Paatki was theatrically released across India on 30 January 2026.[4]The film will also be released internationally in regions including Dubai, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, East Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and other Gulf countries through Panorama Studios’ worldwide distribution.[2]
Reception
Abdul Kadir of Tenvow wrote: "In the landscape of Gujarati cinema, Paatki stands out as a thoughtful thriller that questions reality without excessive drama. It avoids typical song-and-dance routines, focusing instead on character introspection and suspense."[8] Another review stated: "Paatki is not a mass-masala entertainer, and it doesn’t try to be. Instead, it offers a thought-provoking cinematic experience that reflects the evolving face of Gujarati cinema."[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Paatki (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "રહસ્ય, રોમાંચ અને લોહીયાળ ખેલ!:ગુજરાતી સિનેમામાં સસ્પેન્સનો ડબલ ડોઝ, 'પાતકી' અને 'બ્લેક બર્થડે'ના ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ". Divya Bhaskar. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'પાતકી'નું મોશન પોસ્ટર રિલીઝ:શ્રદ્ધા ડાંગર- ગૌરવ પાસવાલા સ્ટારર થ્રિલર ફિલ્મમાં 'લાલો' ફેમ કરન જોષીની પણ ધમાકેદાર ભૂમિકા". Divya Bhaskar. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Gujarati Film Paatki: લાલો ફેમ કરણ જોશીની નવી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ પાતકી ની જાહેરાત, શ્રદ્ધા ડાંગર સાથે જોવા મળશે, જાણો રિલીઝ તારીખ". Gujarati Jagran. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Paatki Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News and Videos". The Times of India. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ a b "દરેક ચહેરા પાછળ છે એક નવો મુખોટો!:લોહીની છાંટ અને સળગતા સૂર્યમુખી વચ્ચે જોવા મળી 'પાતકી'ની ઝલક, ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મનું ટીઝર રિલીઝ". Divya Bhaskar. 4 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Paatki- Official Teaser". The Times of India. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ Kadir, Abdul (5 February 2026). "Paatki Movie (2026): Review, Box Office Collection, Cast, Story, And OTT Release Date » Tenvow". Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "Paatki Review: A Dark, Gripping Gujarati Thriller That Dares to Go Deep - Sampark Gujarati". samparkgujarati.com. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.