Overview
- Ratheena’s Malayalam police drama stars Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir as officers whose night patrol in Idukki sets off a moral quandary.
- Critics say the film shifts from thriller mechanics to a gentler character study after revealing key elements early, reducing tension.
- The Indian Express rated it 2 stars, calling the investigation and resolution convenience-driven and the screenplay generic.
- The News Minute praises the leads’ chemistry and calls Jakes Bejoy’s score understated, while Indian Express finds the music forgettable.
- The Hindu labels the procedural uninspiring, noting genre fatigue and underdeveloped character arcs in a 125-minute runtime.