[1] Set in contemporary Mumbai, the movie takes a close look at the evolving equations among urban couples and paints the metamorphosis of the relationships with a comic stroke.

The film tracks the lives of two modern-day married couples – Samit Talpade and Mita Wadia; Rishi Sharma and Simi Ghatge – caught in a web of boredom, loss of love, and temptation.

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the film 2.5 out of 5, writing, ″For most part, intermission to be specific, Dil Kabaddi keeps you involved with its amusing interactions and relatable characters.

And for that, we have Woody Allen to thank.″[3] Gaurav Malani of The Economic Times gave the film 2 out of 5, writing, ″Dil Kabaddi takes a sporty look at the game of hearts.

[4] Kaveree Bamzai of India Today called it a ″ rip off of Woody Allen's Husbands and Wives″, she further wrote, ″The movie is kept alive by the smartness of its actors, who lend the occasionally dull screenplay a lot of spark.″[5] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing, ″On the whole, DIL KABADDI has shock-value, but not a strong plot to leave an impact.″[6]