Overview
- Released on December 25, the Nanda Kishore-directed film is a Malayalam–Telugu fantasy action drama centered on reincarnation and a father–son bond.
- Day 1 collections totaled about Rs 61 lakh in India and roughly Rs 70 lakh worldwide, marking Mohanlal’s lowest opening according to India Today.
- The Malayalam version led with an estimated Rs 46 lakh, while Telugu earned about Rs 13 lakh and Hindi around Rs 2 lakh on opening day.
- Critics faulted the film’s story structure, pacing, visual effects and dialogue, with several reviews calling the execution uninspired.
- Mohanlal’s performance and Sam CS’s score drew praise, even as early social-media reaction leaned mixed-to-negative and box-office prospects remained uncertain.