Pedda Gangadhar (Yuva Chandraa), a local shepherd, has a singular mission: to educate his daughter Saraswati and challenge the village's deeply entrenched social norms.
Gangadhar, supported by his wife Bujjamma (Ananya Nagalla), persistently fights against Patel's dominance and attempts to secure a better future for his daughter.
[8][9][10] All lyrics are written by Kasarla Shyam; all music is composed by Shekar ChandraThe film released on 25 October 2024, and was distributed by Mythri Movie Makers.
[11][12][13] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that "Yuva Chandra, Ananya and Ajay are pitch-perfect in their characters and hold the film together", further opining that "If Pottel had relied less on amplifying Patel’s brutality and resorted to smarter storytelling, it would have made for a compelling, less explored story from the hinterlands".
[15] The Hans India stated, "Pottel is a well-meaning film that combines social commentary with strong performances, offering a touching narrative about defiance and hope".