: Reviewers from OTTPlay noted that while the "novel-to-reality" trope is familiar, the film maintains interest through clever twists and a strong second half.

: Some viewers on Letterboxd found the first half slightly slow but praised the climactic revelations.

: Telugu (it is a remake of the 2022 Tamil film Dejavu ). Critical Reception

The story begins when , a struggling novelist, arrives at a police station claiming that fictional characters from his upcoming book are threatening him in real life. While the police initially dismiss him as a drunk, the situation turns serious when Pooja , the daughter of the Director General of Police (DGP), is kidnapped exactly as described in Subrahmanyam's manuscript.

, an astute undercover officer, is brought in to solve the case. He must determine if the author is the mastermind, a victim of a copycat, or if something more complex is at play as the "chapters" of the book continue to come to life. Cast and Production Vikram Kumar : Played by Naveen Chandra . DGP Asha Pramod : Played by Madhoo . Subrahmanyam (The Author) : Played by Achyuth Kumar . Director : Arvindh Srinivasan.