Critics from The Times of India and 123telugu suggest that the movie is "strictly for adults" and can be "ignored safely" unless you are a die-hard fan of the genre who doesn't mind extreme, repetitive violence.
The Dandupalyam series is based on the real-life criminal activities of the "Dandupalya" gang that terrorized parts of South India in the late 90s. While the fourth film is a fictionalized extension, it continues the franchise's tradition of exploring the psychology of cold-blooded criminals. Dandupalyam 4 Movie
A significant controversy erupted when the families of the real-life victims of the Dandupalyam gang protested the film’s release. They argued that the fourth film’s "supernatural twist" trivialized the heinous real-life crimes, turning tragedy into a "masala horror" spectacle. The filmmakers reportedly paid a settlement and added a disclaimer, but the negative press damaged opening weekend prospects. Critics from The Times of India and 123telugu