Interestingly, the phrase "Lights Out" was never literally translated to "దీపాలు ఆరిపోయాయి" in dialogues; instead, they used "చీకటి వచ్చేసింది" (Darkness has arrived) to maintain the urgency.

, the original movie is widely popular in the Telugu-speaking community through dubbed versions and detailed story explanations available on platforms like YouTube .

On Telugu movie review aggregators and YouTube comment sections, the response has been overwhelmingly positive:

The cinematography is also noteworthy, with the cameraman using a range of techniques to create a sense of claustrophobia and unease. The use of shadows, darkness, and reflections adds to the movie's eerie atmosphere, making it feel like you're right there with the characters.