Performances are the film’s backbone. Ajay Devgn delivers a restrained, convincing portrayal of a protective father whose resourcefulness is both admirable and unsettling. Shriya Saran and Tabu (as the veteran cop determined to crack the case) provide solid support; Tabu, in particular, brings nuance to a role that could have been one-dimensional. The supporting cast, including the children, feels authentic and grounded.