the film is partially based on writer-director miransha naik's childhood experiences. the film is set in the 90s, making the character santosh the same age as miransha was then. the film is also set in naik's hometown of borimol village. he admits that some of the events and characters have been adapted from real life. he named the movie after the villain as he found it unique. he believes that the events revolve around juze, and even though the movie is about santosh’s journey, it simultaneously portrays the downfall of juze.