 "Soorma" received mixed reviews from critics.Subhash K Jha of "Business Standard" says, "After extolling a gangster, Bollywood salutes a true hero" and gave it 4.5 stars out of 5.Ronak Kotecha of "The Times of India" rated the film 3.5/5 stars stating that It is a story told with its heart in the right place, and on that count it scores.