Hindustan Times recognizes Shahid's committed performance, but strongly condemns the film for glorifying an abusive, controlling hero and presenting toxic behaviour as passionate love.

Koimoi praises Shahid's exceptional performance, intense drama, humour and music, while noting that the three hour runtime and slower portions may test patience.

BollywoodLife calls Shahid's performance one of his career best and finds the intense love story gripping, with the film working strongly as his showcase.

Bollywood Hungama praises Shahid, the engaging story and Vanga's confident direction, but says the film becomes slow in parts after the interval.

News18 praises Shahid's outstanding performance, Vanga's direction, editing and soulful music, finding the intense romance an absorbing and powerful experience.

Filmibeat praises Shahid's intense performance and the emotional drama, but says the long runtime is tiring and the remake lacks some of the original's rawness.

The Times of India praises Shahid and the unconventional romance, but says the aggressive central character and his obsessive relationship require some getting used to.

India TV News praises Shahid as the heart and soul of the film and finds his intensity compelling, though Kabir's aggressive behaviour makes the romance troubling.

India Today praises the outstanding music, but strongly criticizes the toxic masculinity, passive female character and the film's celebration of Kabir's destructive behaviour.

The Indian Express says Shahid tries hard, but finds his performance too familiar and criticizes the film's misogyny, long runtime and limited emotional payoff.