The film contrasts the messy, vulnerable, and deeply emotional lives of the four brothers with the toxic, controlling, and narcissistic personality of Shammi (Fahadh Faasil), a character who embodies the "perfect" patriarchal hero. Shammi is a menacing figure, obsessed with his "complete man" image, whose adherence to rigid gender norms renders him a terrifying antagonist.
International recognition followed. The film was featured in global media outlets including The Guardian , and it was screened at festivals including the Habitat International Film Festival in Delhi and the International Film Festival of Kerala, where it won the NETPAC Award for Best Malayalam Film (Special Mention).
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