DNA India finds the film enjoyable but less magical than the original Ishqiya, offering enough charm to make it worth watching.

Hindustan Times praises the witty humour, poetic dialogue and strong performances but finds the pacing slow and the sequel less charming than the original.

Koimoi celebrates the brilliant performances, sharp dialogue, beautiful music and clever screenplay, describing the film as an exceptional entertainer.

Bollywood Hungama praises the powerful writing, superb direction, unpredictable screenplay and outstanding performances, calling it a worthy sequel.

Filmibeat applauds the artistic cinematography, strong performances and clever humour, although it finds some scenes artificial and unnecessary.

The Times of India praises the entertaining dialogue, engaging twists and excellent performances, particularly Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi.

The movie is a beautiful watch with top notch performances to amuse you.

India Today praises the witty storytelling, clever twists, strong direction and excellent ensemble, calling the sequel better than the original.

The Indian Express appreciates the poetry, humour and Vijay Raaz's performance but criticizes the slow second half and weaker female characters.