DNA India says Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan brings back old school romance, with Vikrant Massey lending warmth and Shanaya Kapoor making an impressive debut. The review is more positive than most others, calling the film soulful in its romantic drama treatment.

Hindustan Times says Shanaya Kapoor makes a confident debut and Vikrant Massey is decent, but the film fails to ignite passion or sustain its romantic premise. The review calls it a love story that cannot see beyond its own flaws.

Koimoi says Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor are sincerely charming and have chemistry, but the film is hurt by stretched sequences, length and fundamental illogic. The review praises the performances and direction within the limits of the writing, while criticising the music and narrative flaws.

Pinkvilla says Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey’s efforts go in vain because of sluggish screenplay and uninteresting conflict. The review says the visuals, music and performances show heart, but the dull screenplay and long runtime make it tedious.

News18 says Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan gives Shanaya Kapoor a confident debut and lets her shine, but the film falls short because of weak execution and uneven storytelling. The review appreciates the performances, especially Shanaya’s, while noting that the romance does not fully land.

Times of India says the film is not a deeply profound love story, but has its moments and works as a warm one time watch. The review praises Vikrant Massey’s nuanced performance and notes that the film has some emotional appeal despite its limitations.

India Today says Shanaya Kapoor makes a promising debut and Vikrant Massey is convincing, but the film falters because of predictable plotting, cliched storytelling and lack of emotional depth.

Indian Express says Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan had the potential to become a passable romcom, but the writing falls flat. The review says Vikrant Massey keeps things real in difficult material, while the film is weighed down by cheesy lines, disbelief and weak storytelling.