Surya's backstory is tied to the Sri Lankan civil war, where his family suffered, setting the stage for his relentless fight against oppression.
This part of the narrative focuses on the harsh realities faced by Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka, depicting the brutalities of war and the desperate escape of refugees by sea.
A significant portion of the movie shows these refugees, including Peter, on a boat lost in the ocean without essential supplies for 10 days, attempting to reach India.
Despite the noble intentions to address the refugee crisis and human rights abuses, the film has been criticized for its heavy-handed melodrama, inconsistent storytelling, and an overemphasis on graphic violence, which somewhat dilutes the emotional impact of the story.
"It’s tiresome to sit through the melodrama, over-the-top acting by some of the cast, cinematography that’s often in a state of shaky movement, and some lecturing on human survival against divisive forces," she added.