[3][4] The film's narrative is inspired by the traditional Indian game of Lambs and tigers.

[11] This approach was announced during the trailer launch event and implemented prior to the film's release.

"[15] Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "The story is presented as a flashback.

"[16] Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "A Compelling Story with the Right Twist".

[17] Y. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "It is worth a watch for family audiences.