Critics from outlets like The Times of India rated the film approximately , acknowledging its novel content while noting some structural "lags" in the narrative. The film's primary strength lies in its situational comedy , particularly how it uses a "scam story" to generate humor rather than the traditional suspense and seriousness associated with the genre.
: Despite being newcomers, Praveen Kandela as the mysterious Rajanna and Shrikant Rathod as the storyteller Kumar received positive mentions for their "top notch" acting. Critical Reception and Themes Critics from outlets like The Times of India
: The film was directed and edited by Jaideep Vishnu , based on a story written by Santosh Murarikar that was inspired by a real-life scam. Critical Reception and Themes : The film was
Set in the dense forests of the village Thupakula Gudem, the story revolves around a unique premise: approximately 100 innocent, unemployed youth prepare to surrender as Naxalites in response to a government rehabilitation scheme. This "mass surrender" is orchestrated by a local figure named (Praveen Kandela) and his quirky aide Kumar (Shrikant Rathod). Critics from outlets like The Times of India