DNA India says the film delivers a strong emotional and cricket experience led by Sushant, though Dhoni's personal relationships and some controversial career decisions are handled too cautiously.

Hindustan Times says Sushant excels and the film entertains, particularly in the first half, but it offers little insight into controversies or difficult parts of Dhoni's career.

Koimoi says Sushant gives one of his best performances and the cricket scenes are excellent. The film could have been tighter, especially in its romance and slower portions.

BollywoodLife says Sushant gives a knockout performance and the first half is especially strong. The long runtime and lack of major revelations stop it from becoming a truly great biopic.

Bollywood Hungama says the engaging narrative, strong screenplay and Sushant's performance make the film compelling despite its long running time.

News18 says the film is lengthy but engaging, with a strong first half and an excellent performance from Sushant. Cricket fans in particular should find plenty to enjoy.

Filmibeat says Sushant's committed performance and Neeraj Pandey's direction make the story inspiring and enjoyable, although the long runtime and missing controversies weaken it.

The Times of India says Sushant convincingly becomes Dhoni and the cricket portions work well. The second half slows down with the romantic tracks and the film's very safe treatment of its subject.

India TV News says the film does not explore every untold aspect of Dhoni’s life, but Sushant Singh Rajput’s performance and the engaging cricket story still make it an entertaining watch.

India Today says Sushant gives a convincing performance and the cricket moments entertain, but the film praises Dhoni too much and avoids exploring his grey areas.