While some reviewers noted the film's "impactful BGM" and "meticulously choreographed action," the overall reception was mixed-to-negative. Critics from The Hindu and Firstpost heavily criticized the script's portrayal of LGBTQIA+ characters, calling it "insensitive" and "stereotypical".

: The film features a significant cast including Siddique , Lena , and Lakshmi Manchu , the latter of whom made her Malayalam debut in a role that required kalaripayattu martial arts training.

The film faced censorship challenges in several Gulf countries (GCC) due to this content, leading to bans in nations like Kuwait and Oman before a re-edited version was released in Bahrain.

The Malayalam-language crime mystery film , released on October 21, 2022 , marked the second collaboration between superstar Mohanlal , director Vysakh , and screenwriter Udaykrishna following their 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan . Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas , the film presents an experimental shift from the trio's typical large-scale "mass" entertainment style to a more contained, content-driven thriller. Plot Synopsis