DNA India found Badla a clever and worthwhile revenge thriller, praising its performances, Scottish locations and mystery, while noting that its dialogue heavy, confined setting can occasionally feel claustrophobic.

Hindustan Times found the film efficiently assembled and consistently tense, praising its constant twists while noting that the final reveal becomes relatively easy to anticipate.

Koimoi was highly enthusiastic, praising the screenplay, performances and suspense, and felt the film successfully plays with viewers' expectations before delivering a powerful finish.

BollywoodLife found Badla a gripping and engaging thriller, praising Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu’s tense exchanges, the suspense and the cat and mouse structure that keeps the film involving.

Bollywood Hungama called Badla a smart and impressive suspense drama, praising its shocking climax and riveting performances from Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu.

News18's Rajeev Masand found it a respectable and engrossing thriller with crisp pacing, strong performances and effective suspense, although the final reveal is not especially difficult to predict.

Filmibeat strongly enjoyed the clever construction, fine detailing and performances, finding the suspense gripping enough to keep viewers guessing until the final moments.

Times of India praised the genuine twists, performances and Sujoy Ghosh's confident direction, calling it a captivating thriller even though some developments and the climax can be predicted.

India TV News found Badla an enthralling murder mystery, praising its pacing, steadily unfolding revelations and the way the second half brings the pieces together.

India Today called it a gripping revenge drama with a tight screenplay, strong suspense and effective performances, particularly praising Amrita Singh, though viewers familiar with the original may find fewer surprises.