DNA India says the film is a major effort with several memorable moments and is worth seeing once, but it does not fully come together.

Hindustan Times says Kangana is the saving strength, but weak writing, thin character development and the long narrative make the ambitious film difficult to enjoy.

Koimoi says Kangana and the visuals impress, but the film is too long and crowded with ideas, leaving the war, romance and freedom struggle poorly joined.

BollywoodLife says the film has flaws and may not be Bhardwaj's best, but the strong performances, chemistry and cinematography make it worth watching.

Bollywood Hungama says strong emotions, twists, storytelling, performances and a gripping second half make the ambitious love saga worth watching.

News18 says the film deserves a watch for its engaging subplots, Kangana and Shahid's chemistry, and Kangana's vulnerable performance as Julia.

Filmibeat says Kangana, the performances and cinematography impress, but the thin plot and weak climax stop the film from being among Bhardwaj's best.

The Times of India says the film is ambitious and well acted, but tries to pack too much war, romance and deceit into its long running time.

India TV News says Kangana Ranaut is extraordinary, while Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan support her well. The film is visually impressive and ambitious, though its storytelling has some weak patches.

India Today says the film looks gorgeous and the three leads perform strongly, although the second half struggles to balance romance, war and politics.