BollywoodLife praises Emraan Hashmi’s return as Shivam, the darker tone, emotion, nostalgia and music, while noting that the sequel still leans heavily on the appeal of the original.

DNA India strongly praises Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam and says the larger sequel successfully keeps the emotion and appeal of the original alive.

Hindustan Times praises Emraan Hashmi, the old school mood, music and modern production, while noting predictable writing, repetition and uneven pacing.

Koimoi strongly praises Emraan Hashmi and says the sequel works surprisingly well, though the familiar gangster story, second half and weaker music hold it back.

Pinkvilla praises Emraan Hashmi, Puran Gabbi, the music and nostalgia, but finds the screenplay predictable, the romance weak and the runtime somewhat stretched.

Bollywood Hungama praises Emraan Hashmi, emotion, nostalgia and mass action, but says the romance is weaker, some twists are predictable and the sequel falls short of the original.

News18 says the sequel lacks some of the original's cult magic, but praises Emraan Hashmi, the entertaining action and well used nostalgia.

The Times of India praises Emraan Hashmi, nostalgic music and the mass treatment, but says the predictable story does not match the emotional impact of the original.

India TV News praises Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam and the film's emotion, action and connection with the original, finding it an effective nostalgic sequel.

India Today says Emraan Hashmi carries the film with his brooding intensity and praises the nostalgic music, but finds Disha Patani weak, the villains ineffective and the screenplay predictable.