Pottel (transl. Sheep) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama thriller film written and directed by Sahit Mothkuri. It stars Yuva Chandraa, Ananya Nagalla, Noel Sean and Ajay in primarily roles. The film showcases the traditions and culture of rural Telangana. It also won the state Gaddar Award for Second Best Feature Film.

The film is set in the remote village of Gurramgattu in Telangana during the 1970s, where a powerful and oppressive social hierarchy dominates rural life. 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. He is assigned the sacred responsibility of caring for a special sheep (Pottel) that is to be sacrificed during a traditional ritual held every 12 years.

The village is controlled by Patel (Ajay), a tyrannical leader who actively prevents lower-caste villagers from accessing education and perpetuates systemic oppression. Patel believes that education empowers people to question authority and therefore works to suppress the villagers' aspirations.

Gangadhar, supported by his wife Bujjamma (Ananya Nagalla), persistently fights against Patel's dominance and attempts to secure a better future for his daughter. When Gangadhar loses the sacred Pottel sheep intended for the ritual, Patel threatens to sacrifice Gangadhar's daughter if the sheep is not recovered.

The narrative explores themes of education, social empowerment, caste dynamics, and individual resilience against systemic oppression. Gangadhar's journey becomes a powerful statement about challenging traditional power structures and fighting for a child's right to education.

The film's soundtrack album and background were composed by Shekar Chandra.

All lyrics are written by Kasarla Shyam; all music is composed by Shekar Chandra.

The film released on 25 October 2024, and was distributed by Mythri Movie Makers.