Hindustan Times criticizes the flimsy script and performances, saying slick editing and decent music cannot rescue a forgettable film.

Koimoi calls it a cliched and poorly performed revenge drama with little suspense, weak dialogue and badly placed songs.

News18 calls Hate Story 3 a failed attempt at storytelling, criticizing its weak screenplay, poor performances and dependence on sleaze instead of genuine suspense or drama.

Filmibeat likes Karan Singh Grover and some of the twists, but criticizes the performances, plot holes and inconsistent execution.

TOI finds the film glossy and reasonably entertaining for its target audience, but says the plot is convoluted and the character motivations often bizarre.

India Today calls it a painful mix of lust, revenge and betrayal, criticizing the performances, writing and over the top execution.