The film operates across two contrasting landscapes: the dense, violence-plagued jungles of Chhattisgarh and the sanitised, highly political legal and academic corridors of New Delhi. The Jungle Conflict

Naxalism, also known as Maoism, is a significant internal security challenge facing India. The conflict began in the late 1960s, originating from a peasant-led uprising in Naxalbari, West Bengal, inspired by Maoist principles. Over the decades, it has evolved into a complex, protracted conflict involving various Maoist groups, the government, and security forces. The Naxalites, or Maoists, claim to fight for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly in rural areas of central and eastern India, often referred to as the "Red Corridor."

: The storytelling is described as serious and focused on a "sensitive and painful topic". Weaknesses

The film depicts a parallel struggle where certain intellectuals, portrayed by characters like Vanya Roy, are shown supporting the Maoists, depicting them as victims and the state as an oppressor.