The story of the film revolves around a happily married mechanic hijacking a hospital to save his son who is suffering from heart disease.
Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of Rediff.com scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Shivarajkumar is good as a doting father.
[7] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "This film also conveys a message to the people, especially middle-class families, on the need to save some money for the rainy day.
[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote "Achyuth Kumar, Harish Raj and Harshika Poonacha make a mark even in their small roles.
Sugreeva may not stand upto Niskarsha, the standard of hostage thrillers in Kannada, but it is a must watch for those who appreciate a well-made film".