The film stars Mohanlal, Amala Paul,Biju Menon and Shammi Thilakan.

The film, which is set in the backdrop of news media, has Mohanlal playing the role of a channel cameraman Venu and Amala Paul that of a senior editor Renuka.

Rishikesh is the head of another channel, News Bureau of India, who is going through some difficult times, as some of his star performers have gone in search of greener pastures.

How Renuka and Venu again exposes Bharathan Pillai and reunite with each other forms the crux of the plot.

[6] Mohanlal held a sneak preview of the film on 28 August, at a theatre owned by director Priyadarshan in Chennai.

[9] IbnLive.in called it as a "gripping thriller" lauding Mohanlal's performance, script, direction and technicians said "the film is a roller coaster ride.

Giving special mention to Mohanlal, Sachy, Joshiy, R.D Rajasekhar and other creative department.

At times, the flick turns to a fine entertainer for this festival season even by leaving few down points.".

[15] Ashwin j Kumar of The Times of India rated 3/5 and said "The film depicts the true face of media war.

It collected ₹7.5 crore (US$870,000) in 10 days and stood in number one position among the Ramadan and Onam releases at the Kerala box office even in the third weekend.