DNA India says Madhavan and Ritika Singh give strong performances and their coach-student relationship is developed well. The film is an emotionally gripping story with heart and punch.

Hindustan Times says Madhavan is the film's biggest strength and Ritika Singh shows promise, but predictable writing and excessive melodrama weaken the sports story.

Koimoi says Madhavan and Ritika Singh perform well, but the sports drama is too formulaic and predictable, with too little fresh material to make it a must watch.

BollywoodLife says Madhavan and Ritika Singh give honest performances, but the predictable story lacks the impact and inspiration of stronger sports films.

Bollywood Hungama says the film is energetic, engaging and inspiring, with excellent performances from Madhavan and Ritika Singh and a strong, exciting finish.

News18 says the film follows familiar sports movie cliches, but creates believable characters and benefits from strong performances by Madhavan and Ritika Singh. The emotional coach-student relationship keeps it engaging.

Filmibeat says Madhavan gives a knockout performance and Ritika Singh impresses, but a predictable screenplay and limited emotion prevent the film from reaching its potential.

The Times of India says Madhavan and Ritika Singh give convincing performances and keep the film engaging, but the story follows the familiar underdog formula too closely.

India TV News says Madhavan and Ritika Singh give strong performances and bring energy to the boxing drama, but the familiar story and predictable treatment keep the film from making a stronger impact.

India Today says Madhavan and Ritika Singh lift a familiar sports story with strong performances. Predictability and too many songs hurt the film, but the lead actors make it worth watching.