DNA calls Piku one of the year's best films, particularly praising Sircar's direction and the tightly matched performances of Bachchan, Padukone and Irrfan.

Hindustan Times finds the eccentric family deeply endearing and praises the realistic treatment of caring for an ageing parent without becoming preachy or melodramatic.

Koimoi strongly praises the screenplay, direction and all three lead performances, calling it an honest and highly relatable portrayal of a father-daughter relationship.

Bollywood Hungama applauds Sircar's handling of the simple story and compares its warmth with classic Hindi family cinema, though it finds the climax somewhat abrupt.

News18 calls Piku a charming and unpredictable comedy with plenty of heart, praising its sharp writing, natural humour and the chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan.

Filmibeat praises the relatable characters, performances and simple storytelling. Its main reservation is that the film becomes slow in places.

The Times of India finds Piku delightful and beautifully observed, particularly praising its father-daughter story, humour, precise details and performances.

India TV News strongly praises Piku for its unusual but relatable family story, witty writing and excellent performances, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.

India Today praises the film's simple, moving look at ageing parents, family responsibilities and modern urban life, along with its natural humour.

The Indian Express enjoys the funny moments and Irrfan's performance, but feels the repeated father-daughter arguments eventually become predictable and only mildly amusing.