DNA India praises Sharvari and Abhishek Banerjee, but says the conventional John Abraham action treatment lacks sufficient thrills and freshness.

Filmibeat calls Sharvari the saving grace and praises the concept, but finds the long scenes, slow pace and final stretch boring.

BollywoodLife praises Sharvari and a solid first half, but says excessive action and a faltering second half overpower the social issue.

Hindustan Times praises the details, hard hitting message and Sharvari, but questions the exaggerated survivals, weak songs and unrealistic climax.

Koimoi says the noble anti-caste intentions are undone by dull execution, shaky logic and depressing presentation. Its extra half star is for the cause.

Pinkvilla calls it empowering, compelling and superbly shot. Sharvari, John and Abhishek impress despite familiar conflicts and minor excess.

Bollywood Hungama praises Sharvari, the hard hitting subject and massy action, but criticizes the predictable plot, weak climax and ordinary second half.

News18 finds the caste drama gripping and thought provoking, praising John and Sharvari. The climax falls below the journey’s emotional promise.

NDTV values its Dalit heroine and urgent subject, though genre clichés, excessive violence and prolonged action dilute the message.

India Today appreciates the intention and action, but finds the film slow, stretched and emotionally underdeveloped. Sharvari’s transformation comes too late.