Overview
- The Malayalam crime drama released January 30 with praise concentrated on Joju George and Biju Menon.
- Rediff's review argues the film works better as an emotional drama than as a taut thriller, pointing to heavy-handed writing and a faltering second half.
- The near-real-time narrative plays out largely inside a police station, using a missing-girl premise to frame a moral confrontation.
- Social media reactions range from calling it a gripping watch to labeling it below average, with several viewers disappointed by the climax despite an engaging stretch before it.
- Technical craft earns recognition, including Satheesh Kurup's moody cinematography and Vishnu Shyam's score, which several notes say bolster weaker passages.