Overview

• The Tamil coming-of-age drama by debut director Varsha Bharath released in cinemas on September 5.
• Within hours of opening, reports said a full copy was leaked on torrent sites in multiple resolutions.
• Early reviews highlighted Bharath’s direction and Anjali Sivaraman’s performance, with some critics questioning the film’s engagement with caste and representation.
• Coverage reported that the version in theatres reflects CBFC-mandated reductions of about 20% following controversy over the original teaser.
• Times Now estimated day-one box office at Rs 0.11 crore, as prior festival acclaim including Rotterdam’s NETPAC award continued to fuel attention.