Kaushal’s commitment to the role is evident in the film’s physicality. Running through claustrophobic corridors, submerged in dark water, or reacting to invisible forces, he grounds the absurdity of the plot in a relatable human reality. It is a testament to his versatility that he can hold the screen alone for large chunks of the runtime, making the audience fear for his safety.

broke its towline and ran aground on Mumbai's Juhu Beach. A similar incident involving an unmanned tanker, the , also served as inspiration. Strange Horizons In the film, the fictional ship

Though the title of the movie is an undeniable throwback to the 2003 production, the two are standalone films with no common link. Strange Horizons