Hindustan Times finds it largely entertaining and calls Allu Arjun terrific, though powerless antagonists, underused supporting actors and an underwhelming ending reduce the impact.

Koimoi calls it mass entertainment driven by Allu Arjun’s magnetism, cinematography and characters, but faults the long runtime, abrupt transitions and weak romance.

BollywoodLife presents it as an out and out Allu Arjun show, praising his dominance while criticizing the limited material given to Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil.

Pinkvilla finds it an engaging high stakes masala drama elevated by Allu Arjun and the soundtrack, while wishing the screenplay had been smarter and tighter.

Bollywood Hungama praises the massy direction, action, cinematography and Allu Arjun’s star power, but notes drag, excess characters and an underwhelming romance.

News18 calls it a mass entertainer tailor-made for Allu Arjun fans, praising his performance, action sequences and soundtrack despite the conventional storyline.

Filmibeat calls it a paisa vasool entertainer powered by Allu Arjun, Sukumar’s writing and strong visuals, though the excessive runtime and technical shortcomings hurt.

The Times of India praises Allu Arjun, cinematography and action, but calls the three hour film overlong, familiar and weakened by its romance and rushed climax.

India Today calls it engaging largely because of Allu Arjun, while criticizing the cliched gangster template, and weak screenplay.

The Indian Express praises Allu Arjun’s magnetic performance, but finds the rise to power story familiar, sprawling and less compelling beyond its charismatic star.