Hindustan Times says Farhan Akhtar leads from the front in a heartfelt tribute to the Battle of Rezang La, but the film takes time to connect emotionally and needed a stronger emotional spine to match its technical craft.

Koimoi calls 120 Bahadur a calm yet courageous tribute to 120 unsung war heroes, praising the emotional tale of valour and sacrifice while noting that the music and background score are weak points.

BollywoodLife says Farhan Akhtar shines in 120 Bahadur, calling the film an unforgettable war-drama experience, while noting that it is not flawless and could have used a deeper script and tighter technical execution.

Bollywood Hungama says 120 Bahadur stands as a sincere and stirring salute to Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and his men, with authentic locations and well executed war scenes, though the first half feels ordinary and familiar.

News18 says 120 Bahadur honours the unsung heroes of Rezang La with sincerity, while Sparsh Walia steals the show despite Farhan Akhtar leading the film. The review praises the film’s patriotic intent and battlefield emotion, though it suggests the younger performers leave the strongest impression.

Filmibeat says 120 Bahadur movingly salutes the heroes of Rezang La and benefits from Farhan Akhtar’s sincere portrayal, but the film has flaws in pacing and emotional buildup.

Times of India calls 120 Bahadur a heartfelt tribute wrapped in a familiar template, saying the action is the film’s strongest pillar but the story needed more firepower and deeper character connection.

India TV News calls 120 Bahadur a compelling war drama with superb visuals and a strong true story foundation, but says Farhan Akhtar feels miscast at times and the emotional connect is weaker than it should be.

India Today says 120 Bahadur is a sincere salute to the martyrs of Rezang La, with strong younger actors and breathtaking cinematography, but it falls short of the emotional impact expected from such a heroic story.

Indian Express says 120 Bahadur brims with the action and emotion needed for a Bollywood war drama, with Farhan Akhtar playing Major Shaitan Singh Bhati with brio. The review says the last hour sustains the battle’s intensity and brings a lump to the throat.