Overview
- The film opened in cinemas for the Dussehra weekend on Friday, October 16, 2026, after receiving a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.
- The CBFC required specific changes before certification, including a redrafted opening disclaimer, visual and music alterations, an anti-drug disclaimer and the modification of 57 seconds of Yami Gautam’s dialogue; the certified runtime is 138 minutes.
- Lead actor Yami Gautam made devotional visits to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi and posted about the trip on Instagram as part of promotions that tied the film’s good‑vs‑evil themes to the Dussehra release.
- Advance bookings reportedly crossed ₹5.18 crore before release and Amazon MGM Studios presents the film, which is slated to reach Prime Video after its theatrical window.
- Early reviews published on opening day were mixed to negative, with critics praising Yami Gautam’s performance but faulting the screenplay, pacing and the film’s uneven balance of horror and comedy; several outlets also noted a brief comic cameo by Jacqueline Fernandez.