

Acting
Dulquer's smug-to-shattered arc hits every beat.
Direction
Lal Jose milks every melodramatic moment shamelessly.
Writing
That title swap reveal? *Chef's kiss* storytelling.

Director
Lal Jose
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lal Jose reportedly cast Dulquer specifically to subvert his 'chocolate boy' image with a morally gray role.
The film's title references a legendary king known for wisdom and justice—ironically neither protagonist fully embodies this until the final act.