Overview
- Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama released January 1 to generally positive notices, with early ratings clustered around 3.5–4 stars and favorable audience reaction on social media.
- Reviewers emphasize the film’s focus on grief, reconciliation and the human cost of conflict rather than chest‑thumping patriotism.
- Dharmendra’s poignant final performance draws widespread acclaim, while debutant Agastya Nanda earns praise for an earnest portrayal of the young officer.
- The film weaves the 1971 war with a later reflective timeline, a structure many critics say deepens its emotional impact despite some pacing quibbles.
- Trade outlet Pinkvilla estimates roughly 35,000 Day‑1 tickets sold in PVR Inox and Cinepolis and projects an opening near Rs 5 crore, noting that word of mouth will be pivotal.