Srinivas claimed he was inspired by two incidents — the kidnapping of a rich businessman by young thugs from Uttar Pradesh who were attracted by Bangalore's reputation as a fast-growing city with rich men and relaxed cops and the case of four city girls running away for a week with a man who promised to help them fulfill their ambitions — in order to write the story.
Srinivas indicated that he was inspired by two occurrences — the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman by young offenders from Uttar Pradesh due to Bangalore's reputation as a rapidly developing metropolis with affluent individuals and lenient law enforcement, and the story of four city girls who disappeared for a week with someone promising to help them realize their aspirations.