You won’t regret watching ‘Chennai Express’, as you would have been after watching ‘Golmaal 2’ and ‘Golmaal 3’.

Hindustan Times praises Deepika's spirited performance and beautiful locations but finds the comedy tiresome, romance unconvincing and storytelling disappointing.

Koimoi enjoys Shah Rukh's comic timing, Deepika's charm and amusing moments but criticises the silly jokes and exaggerated storytelling.

Bollywood Hungama praises the energetic action, colourful presentation, amusing comedy and star performances, calling it an entertaining commercial film.

Filmibeat praises the colourful entertainment, lively comedy and lead performances, recommending the film despite its exaggerated action and limited logic.

The Times of India praises Deepika's performance, Shah Rukh's energy and the grand production, although it finds the plot simplistic.

Rohit Shetty submerges action with Southern touch along with SRK's trademark romance in ‘Chennai Express'.

India Today enjoys the energetic performances and entertaining first half but finds the storytelling weak and the second half disappointing.

The Indian Express enjoys the occasional laughs and lead performances but criticises the predictable story, excessive action and disappointing second half.