: The film was noted for its effective reconstruction of the 1970s era and its "phenomenal cast".
: Some critics felt the script was "shoddy" or "mediocre," arguing that the mystery lacked sufficient thrill and that the completion of the unfinished story didn't live up to the original author's standard. Byomkesh Hotyamancha (2022) - Arindam Sil - Letterboxd
: The story is set in 1971 against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in Bengal and the Bangladesh Liberation War.