Upon its release, the film received mixed reactions. While critics noted narrative predictability and pacing issues common to standard survival horror, the visual ambition was widely acknowledged. Bipasha Basu’s performance solidifying her title as Bollywood's "Scream Queen," combined with the specific choice of a mythological beast over a westernized monster, helped the film build a dedicated cult following among creature-feature enthusiasts.
Upon its release, the film received mixed reactions. While critics noted narrative predictability and pacing issues common to standard survival horror, the visual ambition was widely acknowledged. Bipasha Basu’s performance solidifying her title as Bollywood's "Scream Queen," combined with the specific choice of a mythological beast over a westernized monster, helped the film build a dedicated cult following among creature-feature enthusiasts.