DNA India says the film effectively highlights electricity problems faced by ordinary people and has a useful message, but it educates more successfully than it entertains.

Hindustan Times says the important electricity issue has promise, but the slow setup, heavy treatment and lengthy courtroom speeches make the film fail to deliver.

Koimoi says Shahid Kapoor gives a powerful performance and the film has good intentions, but poor editing and unnecessary scenes make an interesting subject dull.

BollywoodLife says Shahid Kapoor is the main saving grace, but the story takes too long to reach its point and weak direction leaves the social drama disappointing.

Bollywood Hungama says Shahid Kapoor is entertaining and the subject has promise, but weak direction, a lengthy first half and several flaws make it only a one time watch.

News18 says the cast, especially Shraddha Kapoor, brings energy and the film has its heart in the right place, but the stretched second half and writing weaken it.

Filmibeat says Shahid Kapoor performs sincerely, but weak direction, poor editing and a stretched story stop the film from doing justice to its strong subject.

The Times of India says the film raises an important social issue and has good performances, but its long running time and overloaded screenplay hold it back.

India TV News says the film chooses an important issue but struggles to turn it into convincing entertainment, despite sincere intentions and Shahid Kapoor's effort.

India Today says the social message gets buried under clichés, a dull love triangle and weak courtroom comedy, with Shahid Kapoor providing the main relief.