Critics have been divided. In a review for Film Companion , critic Devansh Sharma wrote:
Visual Style & Cinematography
The short film , a recent standout from the Fugi Originals banner, is a visceral exploration of human desperation. Known for their "uncut" guerrilla-style filmmaking, this 22-minute Hindi-language piece utilizes a single continuous take to trap viewers in the protagonist’s deteriorating reality. Plot Summary: The Weight of Hope Nirasha -2024- Uncut Fugi Originals Short Film ...