Swanand Kirkire’s writing is sparse but razor-sharp. There is no villain who twirls a mustache. The oppressors are everyday people—a tired father who believes he is doing the right thing, a grandmother who perpetuates the same cycle she once suffered, and a society that normalizes child marriage as "tradition." This realism makes the film far more terrifying than any thriller.
The film features a strong ensemble cast that brings the emotional weight of the story to life: taani marathi movie