Hindustan Times enjoys the intelligent twists, commercial punch and Ajay’s conviction, while noting slow patches, logic gaps, a diminished Tabu and Akshaye’s wooden expressions.

Koimoi praises Ajay and the absorbing final hour, but argues unnecessary additions, weaker supporting characters and diluted investigative tension spoil an otherwise competent adaptation.

BollywoodLife hails Ajay and Tabu’s layered performances, Abhishek Pathak’s taut direction, sustained tension and a climactic payoff it considers among the thriller’s strongest assets.

Pinkvilla praises the gripping final 40 minutes, believable twists, background score and performances, but says the uneventful first half lacks consistent thriller momentum.

Bollywood Hungama calls it a justified, paisa-vasool sequel powered by its clever script, strong ensemble performances and an applause worthy climax that rewards the patient buildup.

News18 finds it engaging but insufficiently tense or complex, saying the thriller truly comes alive during its twist heavy final 40 minutes, with Akshaye stealing scenes.

Filmibeat praises the effective screenplay, twists, tight editing and Ajay-Akshaye confrontation, while noting a slow first half and disappointingly limited screen time for Tabu.

The Times of India calls it a gripping sequel with ample twists, palpable family anxiety and purposeful characters, elevated by Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna’s contrasting performances.

India TV News applauds Ajay’s precise performance, the escalating investigation and an impeccable, edge of the seat conclusion that resolves the characters’ increasingly convoluted choices.

India Today praises Ajay’s controlled presence and nail biting twists, but misses the original’s dread, questions the logic and finds Akshaye less formidable than Tabu.