DNA India says Shah Rukh Khan returns in a massy and rewarding entertainer, although some action sequences become excessive and unbelievable.

India TV News says Shah Rukh Khan nails his comeback in a spectacular Bollywood adventure that delivers action, style and satisfying entertainment.

Filmibeat Hindi says the film delivers style, scale, swagger, strong casting and powerful action, despite some weaknesses in the screenplay.

BollywoodLife calls it a visually impressive mass blockbuster and one of India’s better action films, powered by Shah Rukh Khan’s star appeal.

Hindustan Times says the film is high on action and Shah Rukh Khan’s charm but low on logic, offering enjoyable commercial entertainment despite its flaws.

Koimoi says Shah Rukh Khan’s charisma makes the routine spy story entertaining, although weak effects and shallow supporting characters reduce its impact.

Pinkvilla says the film has the action, scale, emotion, drama and larger than life presentation required for a major commercial blockbuster.

Bollywood Hungama calls it a complete entertainer filled with action, emotion, patriotism, humour, thrills and tremendous star power.

News18 praises Shah Rukh Khan’s signature charisma, Deepika Padukone’s fiery performance and the hero’s refreshingly respectful attitude toward its female characters.

NDTV calls it a phenomenally entertaining and consistently engaging spy thriller driven by energetic filmmaking, smart writing and Shah Rukh Khan’s charm.