Overview
- Early reactions single out Dulquer Salmaan for a standout turn, with widespread praise for the film’s period detail, production design and score.
- Critics report a gripping first half focused on an ego clash that loses steam after a mid-film pivot into an investigative thriller.
- Industry tracker Sacnilk estimates Day 1 collections at about Rs 4 crore, reflecting low-to-moderate occupancy across major markets.
- B Thiagarajan, grandson of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, has sought to halt the release in court over alleged misrepresentation, while the makers maintain the story is fictional.
- Reports indicate Netflix has acquired post-theatrical streaming rights for the film.