: A common complaint was the "thin" and "routine" plot, which many felt borrowed too heavily from Hollywood films like John Wick and Man on Fire .

“Movie is bad. Poorly directed, with a tired old story... There is almost nothing in the movie like the teasers showed, and the second teaser with the sword making scene is not present at all.” Reddit · r/tollywood · 3 years ago The Times of India 2.5/5 stars The News Minute The Indian Express IMDb

: Many reviewers noted that the film sets a high benchmark for action in Telugu cinema, featuring stylish gunfights and katana sequences.

The 2022 Telugu-language action thriller , starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences . While it was praised for its slick, Hollywood-style action sequences, it was widely criticized for its predictable story and lack of emotional depth. Critical Consensus