Despite its ambitious scale and high-profile cast, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a disappointment at the box office. The major criticism was that its excess—in plot, runtime, and action—overshadowed its strong foundation, leading to a disjointed final product. It currently holds a score of 4.3/10 on IMDb and 44/100 on Metacritic. The film's failure is largely attributed to a disconnect between its initial strong script and the final execution, as noted by actor Ranvir Shorey.
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