Reviews highlight the title's intent to subvert the common insult 'maa behen' into a story of women teaming up, portraying male characters as clueless, indifferent, or demanding (e.g., fathers-in-law unable to make tea, brothers-in-law expecting fresh rotis, licentious relatives). The mother character is depicted as fiercely non-conforming and living on her own terms after widowhood, with themes of freedom from societal judgment, female empowerment, and mother-daughter solidarity driving character dynamics and subplots.

Director and cast interviews emphasize changing women's roles and sisterhood in cinema. While the core premise is a dark comedy thriller about hiding a body, the feminist framing of women outsmarting patriarchal structures and critiquing traditional norms is prominent and influences the emotional and comedic beats.

No race/gender-swapping, LGBTQ+ elements, or extreme identity politics appear; the cast is standard Indian actors in original roles. Some critics note it had potential for a bolder feminist statement but fell short in execution, with limited audience backlash framing it as overly political.