Single Papa X review: Kunal Kemmu and Prajakta Koli shines bright with their career-best performances in Netflix series
Kunal Kemmu is back to win hearts once again, this time in the role of a Haryanvi single father. His new show, Single Papa, created by Ishita Moitra and Neeraj Udhwani, has been released on Netflix. The show presents an emotional story with a lighthearted touch. Single Papa revolves around Gaurav Gehlot (Kunal Kemmu), a man in his thirties who is still a man-child at heart. His life takes a dramatic turn when, after his divorce, he finds a baby in the back seat of his car.Single Papa OTT release
Single Papa OTT release
Single Papa portrays the challenges of being a single parent in a very realistic and sensitive way, with a touch of comedy. Single Papa has a total of six episodes, which were released on Netflix on December 12, 2025. Sharing the trailer, Netflix India captioned it, "It's baap ki baapta time. Single Papa has arrived."
Netizens reaction about Single Papa
The show is receiving a very positive response from viewers. People are showering it with praise on social media.One user wrote, "I rarely get hooked to series or movies, but Single Papa got me! A very good and humorous watch after a long time. Good job@kunalkemmuand entire team. Superb acting by everyone #SinglePapaOnNetflix." Another added, "A newly divorced "man-child" shocks his family by adopting a baby and that's where the heart takes over. ?Pyare Single Papa is funny, emotional, and deeply wholesome.It's about messy parenting, unexpected bonding, and learning that love doesn't need perfection just presence.A perfect comfort watch if you enjoy family dramas with warmth & laughs. Must-watch on Netflix." A user called it best weekend treat and wrote, "The series, despite having a strong premise and an ensemble of actors like Kunal Kemmu, Ishita Arun, Prajakta Koli and Manoj Pahwa who are all known for their stellar comic timing, fails to build this into something you'd love to binge on over the weekend!"
What makes Single Papa stand out?
The biggest strength of Single Papa is the amazing performances of Kunal Kemmu and Prajakta Koli. Kunal has represented his character with immense straightforwardness and genuineness. His acting makes it possible for the viewers to participate in the struggles and feelings of a single father. His role is neither exaggerated nor fake. Prajakta Koli, the actress playing Kunal's sister, provides an additional strong dimension to the plot. She shows the character of a career woman under the cross pressure of her family who wants her to marry. Single Papa is a touching, funny, and moving drama that can be watched by the entire family together.