[1] Ananth Nag plays a prominent supporting role while the model-turned-actress Nathalia Kaur makes a special appearance.

Karnataka Vokkaligara Okkoota said that the title Dev, Son of Mudde Gowda is defaming the Vokkaliga community and former Prime Minister H.D.

[2] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "While Diganth is at his best, Charmie charms you with her expressions and dialogue delivery.

[4] Atul Chaturvedi from Bangalore Mirror wrote "The director’s intention of showcasing everything in rich colours accompanied by camerawork makes the film pleasing to the eyes.

[6] SV from Deccan Herald wrote " Go with blinkers tightly on your expectations and Dev, which is dud as a dodo, is sure to tickle your funnybones.

[7] Y Maheswara Reddy from DNA wrote "However, Dev S/O Muddegowda has its fair share of glamour, entertainment, comedy and loads of sentiment and that makes it a worthwhile watch".