Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "an engaging, twist-filled entertainer with layered storytelling and strong impact, despite its politics, gore, and inconsistencies."
Divya Nair of Rediff.com rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and opined "Vijaynagar'er Hirey is drama, drama, drama all the way in which the director has not only bitten more than he can chew but exhibits his diehard admiration for Prosenjit Chatterjee".
Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave 1 stars out of 5 and observed that "The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama."
Divya Nair of Rediff gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Raayan is an interesting one-time watch written for the masses with a little meat here and there for the critics to bite on."
Divya Nair of Rediff.com rated the film 3/5 stars and stated "Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories."