DNA India says a few individual scenes and Randeep Hooda work, but the melodrama and ordinary screenplay fail to keep the viewer engaged or fully explain Sarbjit’s story.

Hindustan Times says Randeep Hooda impresses, but excessive melodrama and an overstated central performance prevent the film from becoming genuinely moving.

Koimoi says Randeep Hooda and Richa Chadha perform well, but forced melodrama, weak writing and an over-the-top treatment make the film disappointing.

BollywoodLife says the performances, especially Randeep Hooda’s, are worth watching, but inconsistent storytelling and too much melodrama weaken the important human rights story.

Bollywood Hungama says the film has excellent performances and a powerfully told story. Its serious subject limits conventional entertainment, but the emotional narrative makes a strong impact.

News18 says the film feels half-baked in places, but Randeep Hooda’s committed performance and the other strong acting keep viewers invested.

Filmibeat says Randeep Hooda is outstanding, but excessive melodrama, lectures and flawed storytelling prevent the emotional story from connecting strongly.

The Times of India says Randeep Hooda brings powerful humanity to Sarbjit, while the emotional story and strong supporting performances make the film moving despite some theatrical moments.

India TV News says Randeep Hooda gives a brilliant performance, but the slow screenplay, excessive melodrama and sloppy treatment stop the film from working.

India Today says Randeep Hooda stands out, but the script relies too heavily on crying, shouting and melodrama instead of developing the characters naturally.