Overview
- Released on December 11, the film secured a dominant share of single screens in Karnataka with scores of early-morning shows and large, choreographed fan celebrations across the state.
- Advance sales crossed 200,000 tickets before opening, and trade reports estimated roughly ₹7 crore by early evening with expectations of a day-one double-digit haul.
- Darshan remains lodged in Ballari Central Prison in the Renukaswamy murder case, and a note shared via his wife urged supporters to back the film and ignore rumors.
- After visiting prison officials, Vijayalakshmi publicly dismissed fresh allegations about Darshan’s jail conduct as baseless.
- Audience and critic reactions are sharply divided, praising the actor’s screen presence but faulting the screenplay and raising ethical concerns, with some outlets also reporting limits on posting ratings on ticketing platforms.