DNA India says Priyanka gives the role determination and Prakash Jha acts naturally, but the film is too long, forced and weakly written to work.

Hindustan Times says Priyanka is convincing and Prakash Jha performs effectively, but the predictable story lacks the depth of the director's earlier political dramas.

Koimoi says Priyanka Chopra handles the action impressively, but a predictable plot, poor editing and weak second half stop the film from making an impact.

BollywoodLife says Priyanka Chopra performs strongly, but the familiar plot, weak characterisation and excessive focus on Prakash Jha make this one of the director's weaker films.

Bollywood Hungama says the engaging narrative, strong dialogues and Priyanka's commanding performance work well, though the second half shifts too much attention to Prakash Jha.

News18 says Priyanka Chopra and Prakash Jha give strong performances that keep the film engaging, but the familiar story and lengthy treatment reduce its impact.

Filmibeat says Priyanka handles the action well, but weak direction, poor editing and an unfocused screenplay make the film disappointing.

The Times of India says Priyanka Chopra shines as the tough SP, while the political setting, dialogues and moral conflict give the film plenty of punch.

India TV News says Priyanka's tough cop act is worth watching, but the film feels like a reworked version of familiar police dramas and falls well short of Gangaajal.

India Today says Priyanka Chopra and Manav Kaul perform strongly, but the slow pace, familiar story and Prakash Jha's excessive screen time weaken the film.