Overview
- The Malayalam espionage thriller, which opened worldwide Friday, arrived with about Rs 9–10 crore in advance bookings across Kerala and overseas.
- Trade estimates project a Rs 25–30 crore worldwide first day, a result that could rank as Malayalam cinema’s No. 2 opener behind Mohanlal’s Empuraan if it holds.
- Kerala led domestic demand with roughly Rs 3–3.5 crore in pre-sales, while the Gulf pushed international advances to about $600,000, underscoring the diaspora’s box-office clout.
- Early show reactions highlight the scale and the Mammootty–Mohanlal pairing, with many praising a gripping second half as others call the film a passable watch.
- Directed by Mahesh Narayanan with an ensemble including Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran and Revathi, the film has also drawn critical notes for its take on digital surveillance, with The Hindu calling it engaging despite a predictable arc.