[51][52] A critic from Filmfare wrote "Yentamma is a Hindi-Telugu fusion song and is a treat for the Hindi and Telugu audience who will end up dancing their hearts out with lungis.

"[55] ABP News wrote "With all the elements to make people go crazy on its heart-thumping beats, 'Yentamma' has brought together Salman Khan, Ram Charan, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Pooja Hegde in the same frame to bring the house down with their whistle-worthy dance moves.

[57] Chirag Sehgal of News18 stated "Both Salman and Venkatesh turn bullet lovers, before diving right into the peppy choreography which is accentuated by the feature of multiple background dancers.

In addition to this, a larger-than-life set with southern accents and architecture and costumes representative of the Indian part appears to be carefully picked to boost the song's vibe.

"[61] A Onmanorama staff wrote "The energetic dance steps by Salman Khan, Venkatesh, Pooja Hegde and Ram Charan, are the highlight of the song".

[62] Free Press Journal said "With all the elements to make people go crazy on its heart-thumping beats, Yentamma has brought together the superstars in the same frame.

"[63] Ayushee Joshi of Dainik Jagran wrote "With a Salman tadka, the song also offers a peek at the rich culture of Southern India.

"[64] Taru B Masand of Times Now commented "Salman Khan, Ram Charan, Venkatesh Daggubati's whistle-worthy moves SLAY".

[65] Vrinda Mundara of Asianet News Network wrote "Pooja Hegde looks spectacular and stunning in her saree and white lungi in the second half of the song as she also displays smooth buttery dance moves alongside Salman and Venkatesh.

[72] The hook step choreographed by Jani Master and performed by Khan, Charan, Hegde and Daggubati in the music video, quickly went viral, adding to the song's popularity and becoming a social media sensation.

[75][76][77] Sahelee Rakshit of News 24 felt that the "fusion of actors and lyrics from the South and the North has resulted in a brand-new hit song".

[82][83] Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan slammed the song due to allegedly inappropriate use of mundu (dhoti), saying that it is "highly ridiculous" and "degrading the South Indian culture".

The accent, over-the-top action and, not to forget, the famous 'Lungi Dance,' Chennai Express wasn't a pleasant watch for the South Indians.