Overview
- The Kannada action thriller, billed as a follow-up to Max (2024), released on December 25 with early shows as it faced a same-day box-office competitor in multi-starrer 45.
- Early audience reactions are divided, with strong praise for Sudeep’s screen presence and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s music alongside complaints about thin writing and limited emotional engagement.
- Critic responses range from India Today’s 3/5 to The Indian Express’s 2.5/5, noting stylish staging and scale but underwritten supporting characters and a familiar template.
- Satyajyothi Films announced that dubbed Tamil and Telugu versions will hit theatres on January 1, 2026, signaling a cross-language expansion strategy.
- Reports circulating about cast fees, including a ₹15 crore figure for Sudeep, remain unconfirmed by the makers.