Hindustan Times calls it brazen, brutal and emotionally devastating, praising Anupam Kher and the ensemble while noting its length and fragmented screenplay.

Koimoi praises Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi and the emotionally forceful direction, identifying the nearly three hour runtime as the principal drawback.

BollywoodLife calls it a disturbing, hard hitting account of past atrocities, strengthened by Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and its uncompromising emotional intensity.

Pinkvilla praises Anupam Kher, the research and authentic setting, but says the overloaded second half loses emotional connection and lacks balance.

Filmibeat applauds the brave, haunting storytelling and strong cast, while criticizing the uneven nonlinear structure, sluggish editing and excessive spoon feeding.

The Times of India praises Anupam Kher’s heartbreaking performance and the intense subject, but faults the cluttered narrative, limited context and weak balance.

India Today calls it a powerful, extensively researched eye opener that confronts ignored atrocities through graphic storytelling and committed ensemble performances.

The Indian Express praises Anupam Kher’s moving performance, but criticizes the film’s lack of nuance, one dimensional characters and overwrought political messaging.