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| Directed by | Praneeth Prattipati |
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| Written by | Praneeth Prattipati |
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| Music by | Jose Jimmy |
| Cinematography | Shakthi Arvind |
| Edited by | Chanakya Reddy Toorupu |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Patang (transl. Kite) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language sports comedy drama film written and directed by Praneeth Prattipati.[1] The film stars Preethi Pagadala, Vamsi Pujit, and Pranav Kaushik.[2]
The film was released on 25 December 2025.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Vishnu Krishna alias Whiskey and ‘Class’ Arun are childhood friends even though they come from contrasting backgrounds. Their friendship faces a test when Aishwarya enters their lives. She grows closer to Arun, while Whisky too develops feelings for her. Differences arise, leading the friends to devise a plan to decide who should be with Aishwarya. Whisky and Arun enter a kite-flying competition and the winner gets to be with Aishwarya.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Preethi Pagadala as Aishwarya
- Vamsi Pujit as Whisky
- Pranav Kaushik as Arun
- Gaurav Sunil as Pencil
- Rajeshwar Vemula as Shiva
- Vishal Silveru as Rambo
- Venkatesh as Basha
- Vishika as Lakshmi
- Pamu Vignani as Aditi, Arun's younger sister
- Kivish Kautilya as Kiwi
- Vadlamani Srinivas as Babai
- S. P. Charan as Shekar, Arun's father
- Anu Hasan as Shekar's wife
- Gautham Vasudev Menon in a guest appearance as himself
- S. S. Kanchi in a guest appearance as a sponsor
- Vishnu Oi as Commentator
Music[edit | edit source]
The background score and songs were composed by Jose Jimmy. T-Series acquired the audio rights.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hey Hello Namasthe" | Sri Mani | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Andala Tarakasi" | Sri Mani | Jassie Gift, M. M. Manasi | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Hawa Hawa" | Jose Jimmy | Jose Jimmy | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Emosanal Drama" | Sri Mani | Anthony Daasan, Sahithi Chaganti | 4:15 |
| 5. | "Oh Ranga" | Praneeth Prattipati | Mano | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Tai Tai Tai" | Sri Mani | Shakthisree Gopalan | 4:28 |
| 7. | "Manjha - Vibe Of Patang" | – | Jose Jimmy | 1:53 |
| 8. | "Athara Buthara" | Jose Jimmy | Taruni Potnuru | 1:24 |
| 9. | "Rama Rama" | Jose Jimmy | Yashwanth Nag | 2:17 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Patang was released on 25 December 2025.[5][6] The film was initially stated to be released in December 2024, but was delayed due to CGI works.[7]
Jeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film 3/5 and wrote that, "Patang is a refreshing watch, reminiscent of Sekhar Kammula’s early films, but presented with a more vibrant touch".[8] NTV rated it 3 out 5 and noted the performances of lead actors.[9] Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and opined that "more focused screenplay and crisper editing would have made the film more effective and emotionally rewarding".[10] Telugucinema.com also gave the same rating and stated, "While the stretched narrative and familiar narrative dilute the impact, the film still offers decent entertainment through its comedy".[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (23 December 2025). "Praneeth Prattipati: I could have easily treated Patang like Baby". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Teaser of Pranav Kaushik-starring Patang out". cinemaexpress. 3 May 2024.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (19 October 2025). "Telugu sports comedy 'Patang' locks Christmas 2025 release". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "'Emosanal Drama' from Patang released by producer Suresh Babu". Cinema Express. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Patang finally gets a release date". Cinema Express. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Telugu sports comedy 'Patang' locks Christmas 2025 release". The Hans India. 19 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Wait Ends – Patang to Soar This Christmas!". telugutimes.com. 20 October 2025.
- ↑ https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/patang.html
- ↑ Telugu, ntv (26 December 2025). "Patang Movie Review: పతంగ్ రివ్యూ.. బేబీ LITE ఎలా ఉందంటే?". NTV Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Patang Movie Review: Dull storytelling sinks this tale of friendship & love". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Patang Review: Offers a few laughs". 26 December 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.