The film begins in Chennai with Thaiyal Nayagi (played by Trisha Krishnan ), a fearless journalist who discovers a fake Facebook account using her teenage niece Sushmitha's identity.
While Thaiyal is framed as a "mass" female lead, critics noted her actions often contradict her supposed values—such as asking her niece to strip to verify a video or suggesting a girl get plastic surgery to feel beautiful. III. Critical Reception and Performance Analysis
The film attempts to weave together disparate social and political threads:
It highlights the dangers of social media impersonation , catfishing, and the ease with which teenage lives can be compromised online.
While investigating the account, Thaiyal begins communicating with Aalim , a 17-year-old militant in Libya who believes he is talking to the girl in the profile picture.