DNA India praises Vicky Kaushal's sincere performance and recommends the film as an accessible look at the events surrounding the surgical strike.

Hindustan Times praises the solid performances and convincing action, but finds the film dull, politically self congratulatory and lacking genuine suspense.

Koimoi praises Vicky Kaushal's disciplined performance, realistic action, tension and strong background score, calling it an impressive war film worth watching.

BollywoodLife praises Vicky Kaushal and the engrossing war drama, saying its action and emotion leave viewers feeling proud of the soldiers.

Bollywood Hungama praises the gripping narrative, crisp direction, excellent action and Vicky Kaushal, calling it a thrilling patriotic film that avoids excessive jingoism.

News18 praises Vicky Kaushal's commanding performance and the film's exciting military action, finding plenty of crowd pleasing moments in the surgical strike sequences.

Filmibeat praises Vicky Kaushal's strong performance, gripping storytelling, cinematography, action and background score, saying the film successfully creates pride for the armed forces.

The Times of India praises Vicky Kaushal, realistic combat, sound and technical work, calling the film an engaging and fitting tribute to the Indian Army.

India TV News praises the performances, action sequences and honest treatment, finding enough strength in the filmmaking to make the war drama worth watching.

India Today praises Vicky Kaushal and the gripping first half, calling the film a decent watch despite its obvious political messaging and weaker second half.