News18 finds Akshay impressive and treats the film as a one time action watch, with Rohit Shetty's large scale style driving the experience.

DNA India calls it an action packed entertainer, praising Akshay and Rohit Shetty's big screen style while noting a few weak spots along the way.

Hindustan Times praises Akshay and the high energy action, especially the final teamup, but says the script and suspense are fairly basic.

Koimoi finds the film repetitive and dated, criticizing the weak VFX, forced emotions and poor dialogue while saying the old cop formula feels tired.

BollywoodLife calls it the big screen entertainer audiences had been waiting for, praising Akshay, Rohit Shetty's action and the crowd pleasing cop teamup.

Pinkvilla says Akshay and the action entertain well, but predictable writing, average dialogue and some slow parts keep the film from being better.

Bollywood Hungama strongly praises the stars, scale, action and entertainment, calling it a complete big-screen package led by a strong Akshay Kumar.

Filmibeat says the movie has plenty of action but little substance, calling it a weak copy of ideas already used in Rohit Shetty's cop films.

The Times of India likes the style, star power and action, but says the film is full of familiar ideas and weak writing.

India TV News calls it a strong Diwali entertainer, praising Akshay, the action, humour and the exciting arrival of Singham and Simmba.