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Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express, who rated three out of five stars, described the film as "fun and impressive in scale, but falls just short".

Rachit Gupta, reviewing for Filmfare, gave Raja Shivaji 3 out of 5 stars and wrote that "this story demands a roar," but the film ultimately delivers "a dignified murmur."

In The Tribune, Nonika Singh, who also rated the series 2.5 out of 5 stars, noted, “The drama turns too filmy and has the trademark strengths and weaknesses of a signature Pandey series.”

Shruti Sampat from Mid-Day found the performances sincere, but deemed it less a cinematic experience and more "a polemic wrapped in dramatic packaging" that may resonate strongly with viewers who aligned with its viewpoint, but struggled as a piece of storytelling.

Zee News gave 4 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "Chhaava is much more than just an action-packed period drama; it's a film that resonates with its historical significance while maintaining its emotional core."

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Siddhant Adlakha of IGN rated the film 8/10 stars and wrote "Bollywood gangster saga Dhurandhar walks a fine line between raucous entertainment and hateful propaganda."

The emotional bond between two children in the house was noted as adding significant depth to the narrative.

Debarghya Bhattacharya of Ei Samay offered a thoughtful take on Raktabeej 2, describing it as “a technically accomplished and visually impressive continuation that ambitiously expands the universe of the first film.” Chattopadhyay praised the film’s scale, meticulous production design, and its bold attempt to weave real events with fictional storytelling, noting that it “presents a broader canvas and a more layered narrative.” The review also highlighted strong performances by Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty, whose portrayals lend depth and gravitas to the story.

A critic from Times Now rated the film three out of five stars and said "In conclusion, Dashmi is more than a movie; it's a statement on the need for moral awakening in contemporary society.

A critic from Outlook India rated the film four out of five stars and said "A thought-provoking film, 'Dashmi' should not be ignored.

Classical dancer and founder of The Courtesan Project, Manjari Chaturvedi, criticized the series for conflating tawaifs with prostitutes, arguing that it fails to accurately portray the educational and cultural significance of historical courtesans.

Ashna Santosh, of Times Now, stated, "Kooki emerges as a poignant cinematic portrayal that transcends mere storytelling to provoke profound introspection."

Jha gave it a perfect 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "An Edge of the Seat Experience." He commended the director's vision, writing, and cinematography and said, "This is a series designed for the large screen.

A critic from The Hans India rated the film 2+3⁄4 out of 5 and wrote that the film "stands out as a poignant portrayal of modern-day romance, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Deepansh Duggal from Money Control rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote that "While The Signature isn’t a flawless film, it is an important step towards making conversations around caregivers and compassion fatigue go mainstream.