Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s direction retains the raw, visceral style of the original. Shahid Kapoor’s performance is widely noted for its commitment and intensity; he portrays both charisma and volatility. Kiara Advani delivers a quieter, sympathetic turn as Preeti. The film’s strong performances are contrasted by criticism over character justification and romanticization of abusive behavior.

: It was the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2019 and became the first A-certified Indian film to cross the ₹200 crore mark domestically. The Controversy: Misogyny vs. Artistic Freedom