DNA India appreciates the film's good intentions but criticizes its predictable screenplay and exaggerated climax.

Hindustan Times praises the touching friendship, clever humour and political message but finds the screenplay lengthy and excessively preachy.

Koimoi appreciates the witty political satire, amusing first half and wonderful performances but criticizes the excessive melodrama and disappointing climax.

Bollywood Hungama applauds the meaningful social message, enjoyable humour and excellent performances, although the second half offers less entertainment.

Filmibeat praises Bachchan and Bhalerao's delightful chemistry and entertaining first half but finds the second half overly preachy.

The Times of India enjoys the charming friendship, witty first half and strong performances but criticizes the lengthy political lectures.

Bhoothnath, which earlier showed that the ghosts are friendly and not enemy or fearsome, takes a political turn this time, which though looks unreal but just convinces.

India Today praises Bachchan's charming performance, engaging humour and Nitesh Tiwari's direction, although the film runs longer than necessary.

The Indian Express appreciates some amusing moments and Amitabh Bachchan's performance but finds the film neither funny nor serious enough.