Kalki, in its review of the Tamil version, called the story ordinary, but said the dialogues and Rao's direction polished the film and lauded Haasan's performance, adding that Prasad outshined everyone else.
Kalki, in its assessment of the Tamil version, described the narrative as unremarkable, but commended the dialogues and Rao's guidance for elevating the film, while praising Haasan's performance and stating that Prasad surpassed everyone else.