DCP Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel is called upon to investigate the matter, where it is found through the security cameras that a corpse of a high-profile businesswoman Maya is missing from the morgue.

He keeps in contact with Bhoomi, until Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel receives evidence that can allow him to arrest Akshay, in the form of a toxin BL-18 that can induce a heart attack.

Although Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel's daughter Amritha repeatedly calls for help, Maya tells Akshay to leave them, due to which his wife dies.

[4] The team shot in Chennai in February 2015, with Oru Melliya Kodu, a dialogue taken from Gautham Vasudev Menon's Yennai Arindhaal (2015), adapted as the film's Tamil title.

[9] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "the film is engaging and makes for a good watch" and "This non-linear narrative holds the viewer gripped.

"[10] A critic from The Hindu wrote "The slow paced narration, which is unusual for Kannada audience, uses sound and visuals to get the needed effect, with Ilayaraja's music score succeeding in creating the mood".

[12] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is a pity that the film fails to cross that melliya kodu [thin line] between being 'not boring' and 'compelling enough'".

[13] A critic from Deccan Chronicle gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half stars and wrote that "Despite few glitches, OMK is worth a watch for its gripping making".