[6] The music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, while cinematography and editing were handled by Shekar Chandra and S. R. Ganesh Baabu.

[12][13] A teaser of was released in July 2023, where it was revealed that it would be directed by debutant Vijay Karthikeyaa and music will be composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.

[29] The official teaser was subsequently released in Kannada, alongside Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages on 16 July 2024.

[31] Max was theatrically released on 25 December 2024, coinciding with Christmas in Kannada, alongside Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages.

[34][35] A. Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Director Vijay Kartikeyan’s approach to Max is one of precision and urgency.

"[37] Sunayana Suresh of The South First gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Max is that typical commercial entertainer that fans want, where they see their superstar in all the glory with dialogues and action sequences galore.

"[38] Y. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and noted that "Though the movie takes its own time in the pre-intermission session to gain momentum, the apt narration of the screenplay keeps the audiences on the edges of their seats.

"[39] Sridevi S. of The Times of India gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Since the movie features actors from across South film industries, Kannada dubbing seems a bit off.

"[44] Swaroop Kodur of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "All in all, Max treads briskly and assuredly at a 132-minute runtime and dispenses some fun and thrills along the way.

But it required a lot more agency in terms of writing to deliver a film worthy of the setup and lead actor’s screen allure.

"[45] Pranati A. S. of Deccan Herald gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and opined that "Debutant director Vijay Karthikeyaa brings a different kind of story to Kannada audiences.

A fast-paced thriller like Max provides ample scope for music, but Ajaneesh Loknath’s score fails to impress.

"[46] B. V. S. Prakash of Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Sudeep tasted success with the spooky thriller Vikrant Rona and now returns as a suspended cop but quite fearless and invincible.