Overview
- The film, which released on July 9, follows Rajeevan, an ordinary government employee who is accidentally pulled into the fallout of a bank heist and then battered by institutions and public hysteria.
- Critics across outlets praised Prithviraj Sukumaran’s restrained central performance and Parvathy Thiruvothu’s conviction, and they highlighted strong cinematography, sound design and action staging.
- Reviewers agree the first hour builds tension effectively but say the near 168‑minute runtime drags after the interval with a second half and finale that lose momentum and offer contrived turns.
- Early box‑office trackers reported a modest opening of about Rs 2.2 crore net on day one and a small day‑two rise to an estimated two‑day India net of roughly Rs 4.42 crore, with night shows and word‑of‑mouth helping holds.
- Several reviews flagged a late political subplot involving a fictional MLA accused of sexual assault and said its clear echoes of an ongoing real case make that creative choice ethically uncomfortable even as the film critiques sensationalist media.