The premise, plot, and characters revolve around espionage, revenge, loyalty, and national security with no progressive ideological framing, identity politics, or critiques of traditional norms, patriarchy, or systemic issues. Casting features established Indian actors in roles aligned with the story's cultural and historical context, including Ranveer Singh as the lead operative assuming a false identity, with no race- or gender-swapping of prior characters or DEI-driven changes.

Themes emphasize hyper-masculine performance in a violent underworld and unapologetic patriotism, which directly counter progressive messaging rather than advance it. Reception includes backlash from Pakistani and left-leaning critics labeling it jingoistic propaganda, but this reflects the film's traditional nationalist stance, not any woke elements. The poster reinforces a gritty, male-dominated action aesthetic with no visual indicators of modern social justice themes.