Sikandar Ka Muqaddar

Anuj Kumar of The Hindu reviewed the film, stating, "Jimmy Shergill is on target in this ho-hum heist flick." He suggested that the film presents a compelling premise with a strong performance from Shergill but falls short due to excessive melodrama and predictable twists.

Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars, writing, "Neeraj Pandey’s heist-thriller struggles to maintain tension, despite strong performances." She noted that the film starts with an intriguing diamond heist and showcases strong performances, particularly by Jimmy Shergill and Avinash Tiwary, with Tamannaah Bhatia adding emotional depth as a single mother.

Chirag Sehgal of News18 awarded the film three and a half out of five stars, noting, "Avinash Tiwary Shines, Tamannaah Bhatia Has Little To Do In This Twisted Mystery." He pointed out that the film keeps viewers on edge with its surprising twists and compelling storytelling, although it underutilises its talented cast.

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film three out of five stars, describing it as "A Humane Thriller With Twists Aplenty." He noted that the film is a slow-burn thriller with standout performances by Jimmy Sheirgill and Avinash Tiwary, despite some loose ends, uneven pacing, and a far-fetched climax.

Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost awarded the film three and a half out of five stars, remarking, "Jimmy Shergill, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary starrer heist thriller is unique to the core.

Sonil Dedhia from Rediff.com rated the film two and a half out of five stars, calling it an "Underwhelming Thriller." He argued that it offers an intriguing premise and strong performances but struggles with uneven pacing and underdeveloped character arcs.

Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times reviewed the film, describing it as "Neeraj Pandey’s Tom and Jerry-esque thriller is decent, far from perfect." He pointed out that it offers a strong start with an intriguing heist and compelling performances.

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film three out of five stars, stating, "Neeraj Pandey’s Netflix film is a rare beast in Bollywood, a pulpy character study with twists you don’t see coming." She highlighted that the film is driven by a strong ensemble cast and a plot that continues to surprise, despite its contrivances and occasional plot holes, and praised its focus on storytelling over star power, making it a refreshing OTT offering.

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today awarded the film three out of five stars, commenting, "Runtime hampers the fate of Avinash Tiwary's drama." She noted that it offers a solid premise with strong performances, particularly from Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill, but falters due to its stretched runtime, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped screenplay.