Director Vimal, whose film Anomie (starring Bhavana) released recently, addressed public criticism today regarding the movie's slow pace in the first half. He explained that the deliberate "lag" was necessary for essential world-building, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the story's unique atmosphere before the plot intensifies.

Despite the mixed feedback on its pacing, Anomie has shown healthy growth at the box office, crossing the ₹48 lakh mark worldwide within its first two days. The director's candid response has sparked a healthy debate among cinephiles about the balance between commercial speed and artistic storytelling in modern Malayalam cinema.