News18 calls Ahan Shetty’s debut a disappointment in a shoddy remake, criticizing the dated romance and writing while acknowledging his screen presence and action scenes.

Hindustan Times praises Ahan's intense screen presence, chemistry and music, but finds the predictable story, sluggish opening and disappointing climax frustrating.

Koimoi heavily criticizes the outdated writing, romance, music and characterization, saying Ahan deserved a better debut and only Saurabh Shukla provides meaningful relief.

BollywoodLife calls it a decent remake and praises Ahan's impressive debut and Tara Sutaria, while acknowledging weaknesses in the familiar romantic action narrative.

Bollywood Hungama praises Ahan's debut, several well executed scenes and the shocking twist, but says an outdated, cliched storyline prevents the film from fully succeeding.

Filmibeat praises Ahan's intense debut, supporting cast, music and cinematography, but criticizes the toxic romance, shoddy screenplay and overstretched action.

The Times of India praises Ahan's screen presence, action, music and visuals, but finds the screenplay stretched, dated and unable to make the romance emotionally memorable.

The Indian Express says Ahan gets a polished star launch, but tiresome 1980s cliches, stereotyped characters, bombastic dialogue and a jaded plot bury the romance.

NDTV finds Ahan Shetty passable but calls the film stale, cliched and deeply problematic, criticizing its misogyny, misguided masculinity and poorly written heroine.