Malini Mannath wrote for Chennai Online, "A knot had potential and would have been ideal for the 'action king' if only the screenplay had been etched more carefully, the narration tightened, with more 'action' given to Arjun than to factors like tanker-blasts, etc."
The critic's opinion highlighted the need for a more balanced approach in the screenplay, with a greater emphasis on Arjun's character development and actions, rather than relying heavily on explosive set pieces.