Inspired by the real-life 2011 incident of the MV Wisdom drifting onto Juhu Beach, the story follows Prithvi (Kaushal), a bereaved shipping officer struggling with PTSD and hallucinations after the loss of his family. When an abandoned, unmanned ship named the Sea Bird mysteriously washes ashore in Mumbai, Prithvi is tasked with investigating it.
The film excels in building a claustrophobic atmosphere. The rusted, decaying interiors of the Sea Bird serve as a character in their own right, filled with tight corridors and flickering lights that heighten the sense of isolation. The cinematography effectively uses the ship's industrial decay to create a genuine sense of dread. Performance and Direction Inspired by the real-life 2011 incident of the
However, the film falters in its final act. While the first half relies on atmospheric tension and psychological trauma, the climax leans into traditional supernatural tropes and heavy CGI that occasionally undermines the earlier grounded tone. The transition from a haunting mystery to an action-oriented exorcism feels somewhat jarring. Technical Craft The rusted, decaying interiors of the Sea Bird
Vicky Kaushal carries the film with a grounded, physical performance. Unlike many horror protagonists who exist merely to react to scares, Kaushal’s Prithvi is driven by a grief-fueled death wish that makes his risky exploration of the ship feel earned. His performance adds a layer of psychological depth to what could have been a standard "jump-scare" fest. While the first half relies on atmospheric tension