[citation needed] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Vijaya Raghavendra, Yash, Pavan and Raghuraj are brilliant while Pooja Gandhi brings alive her character.

[4] A critic from Deccan Herald wrote "The theme of filial love, in that sense, has been given mature treatment.

Choreography is good too - Ragini is stylish, not giving enough reason to support the ‘item number’ controversy.

[5] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "This is a film with a very good intention falling short for in utilising the screenplay to the maximum.

One example is where the old man played by Srinivas Murthy is said to have saved his home once by sitting on a protest demonstration in front of the Vidhana Soudha.