DNA India found it a reasonably gripping one time watch rather than a great film, appreciating its action, suspense and John Abraham while feeling the treatment does not fully realise the potential of the subject.

Hindustan Times found the film disappointing, criticising its lack of tension, weak supporting performances and one sided treatment, although it acknowledged that the courtroom finale has some impact.

Koimoi was strongly positive about the film’s suspense, absorbing story and John Abraham’s performance, finding it consistently thrilling despite its excessive length and unnecessary songs.

BollywoodLife found it a decent and watchable cop drama, appreciating its recreation of real events and John Abraham’s familiar strengths, although it felt the film was not especially fresh or exceptional.

Pinkvilla strongly praised the film as an engaging and thoughtful recreation of a controversial event, appreciating John Abraham’s performance, realistic action and attempt to present the police perspective without excessive heroism.

Bollywood Hungama was highly positive, praising the gripping story, tight screenplay, powerful courtroom scenes, action and performances, and considered it one of the finest films of the year.

News18 found Batla House an engaging crowd pleaser, praising John Abraham and the fluid storytelling, while questioning how convincingly the film maintains neutrality about the encounter.

Filmibeat found the film engaging and effective, praising John Abraham’s sincere performance, strong dialogue and well executed action while appreciating its message about terrorism.

Times of India found it a gripping and intense thriller with strong action and one of John Abraham’s better performances, although the second half and courtroom portions slow the pace.

India TV News responded positively, calling the film gripping and intense, praising John Abraham and the mystery and thriller elements that keep the story engaging.