DNA India praises the effort and performances, but says the erratic screenplay and distracting styling derail an otherwise grand production.

Hindustan Times praises the performances, cinematography and detailed setting, but finds the central story cliched, shallow and not fully engrossing.

Koimoi praises the visuals, performances and first half, but finds the second half clichéd and weaker as the plot loses its grip.

Bollywood Hungama calls the film a visual masterpiece, praising its detailed recreation of the 1960s and strong performances from Ranbir, Anushka and Karan Johar.

News18 praises Bombay Velvet as an ambitious and impressively mounted film with strong performances and production design, but feels the uneven screenplay keeps it from becoming fully involving.

Filmibeat appreciates the period look and performances, but finds the narrative slow and less gripping than the film's impressive visuals suggest.

TOI praises the performances, cinematography and stylish recreation of Bombay, but finds the film short on emotional pull and uneven in its storytelling.

India TV praises the film’s visual scale and performances, but criticizes the weak screenplay, slow pace and lack of emotional connection.

India Today calls it visually extravagant and ambitious, but says weak storytelling and limited emotional depth hurt the film.

The Indian Express praises the detailed period setting, but finds the film heavy, confused and emotionally distant, with Ranbir and Anushka shining only occasionally.