(Mrunal Thakur) leads to Viraj finally narrating the story of Mahi's mother, which unravels a series of emotional revelations and lost memories.
Commercially, the film was a sleeper hit. Made on a moderate budget, it grossed over ₹75 crore worldwide, with strong contributions from international markets (US, Australia) where diaspora audiences appreciated its universal theme of parental love. It was also dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, expanding its reach.
Director Shouryuv and cinematographer Sanu John Varghese (known for Kumbalangi Nights ) understood a critical rule of cinema: Location is character .
: The film portrays the "perfect father" trope through Viraj, but also shows his human flaws—his loneliness, his nightly research into Mahi's condition, and his moments of drunken frustration. Redemption & Second Chances
: The film explores the idea that children don't just inherit physical traits; they inherit unfinished emotions and unhealed wounds. Mahi acts as a bridge, forcing Viraj to confront the love and pain he buried after his separation from her mother.