This movie is adapted from Hollywood movie "Trapped" staring Kevin Bacon and Charlie Theron.
Director Prakash Jha and producers Ravi Agarwal were fighting for the title Deadline. According to Director Prakash Jha, the title was registered three years ago whereas Agarwals film Deadline Sirf 24 Ghante is complete and is on the verge of release next month. Director Prakash Jha issued a letter to Agarwal saying not to use the title as they have already registered it three years back. He explained that the title Deadline was registered with the association much before and makes no difference by adding few words to it. The issue has become a bone of contention today between the All India Motion and TV Producers association of India.
The film did not have a theatrical release in British Columbia,Canada.