DNA India says the dark and unconventional film is a brave experiment, with Shah Rukh giving one of his finest recent performances despite weaknesses in the overall film.

Hindustan Times says Shah Rukh returns strongly to the darker roles of his early career and makes the film a thrilling watch despite several plot holes.

Koimoi says Shah Rukh acts brilliantly and makes both characters distinct, but the illogical and weakly written second half prevents the film from becoming a convincing thriller.

BollywoodLife says Shah Rukh is excellent as both the superstar and the fan, making this one of his strongest recent performances despite some exaggerated sequences.

Bollywood Hungama says the first half is excellent and Shah Rukh's performance as Gaurav is terrific, though weaker writing causes the film to lose momentum later.

Filmibeat says Shah Rukh plays both roles extremely well and the film offers strong entertainment, impressive VFX and a gripping climax despite editing problems.

The Times of India says Shah Rukh delivers a powerful and unsettling double performance, especially as Gaurav, while the sharp setting and details strengthen the thriller.

India TV News says Shah Rukh Khan excels as the obsessive Gaurav and gives the thriller an unsettling edge. His performance keeps the unusual star-fan story gripping.

India Today says Shah Rukh is outstanding as Gaurav and makes the fan more memorable than the superstar. Some unnecessary scenes weaken an otherwise gripping thriller.

The Indian Express says Shah Rukh gives an excellent double performance and the film cleverly examines the complicated relationship between a star and his admirer.