The prequel has received , generally described as a visually grander but narratively thinner follow-up to the original.
: Rishab Shetty’s performance as Berme is widely highlighted for its intensity, particularly during the divine possession sequences. Criticisms : kantara-10bit-720p-org-hd-desiremovies-tattoo-mkv
: The screenplay is noted for having "flawed pacing" and being "incoherent" in parts, with some banal humor that occasionally cluthes the tone. The prequel has received , generally described as
: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter India and India Today praise the "grand scale" and "deeply researched sets" that expand the lore of coastal Karnataka. The prequel has received
: Some critics argue the film lacks the "emotional impact and catharsis" of the first movie.