[1] The film is directed by Phaneesh Ramanathapura and produced by a host of USA Kannadiga friends under the Legends International Group banner.

[4] Srikanth Srinivasa of Rediff.com scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says " Director Phaneesh could have put a lot more drama into his narrative.

[5] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Shivrajkumar is a master in both action and sentimental sequences.

[7] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Andhar Bahar offers a peek into the conflict and subsequent turmoil inside a soul which influences all our actions.

One, Parvathi Menon, who despite a slight accent that reminds you of Tamil actress Suhasini dubbing in Kannada, gives a brilliant performance which sometimes outdoes even Shiva Rajkumar.