Critical reception
Vaibhav Vaze of Maharashtra Times awarded 3.5 stars out of 5 stars, the reviewer highlighting the unique narrative structure of the film, where different characters take turns narrating the story based on the context. [10] Anub George of The Times of India rated 3 stars out of 5 stars The reviewer is acknowledging that while the story of the film might have its shortcomings, he believe that the exceptional cinematography and production quality compensate for them. [11] Prerana Jangam of Sakal awarded 3 stars out of 5 stars, and she praised the film for providing a great cinematic experience, attributing it to the quality of cinematography and editing. The reviewer also commend the actors' performances, as well as the attention to detail in costumes, makeup, and set design, which effectively recreate the period on screen. However, she acknowledge some flaws, particularly in the effectiveness of certain dialogues and the slow pacing at the beginning of the film. [12] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta expressed some disorientation with the emphasis on political ideologies over songs and the inconsistency in portraying Babuji's voice. Despite these issues, she observed that the film is seen as providing a satisfying educational experience about Sudhir Phadke's extraordinary talent, compositions, and ideological views. [13] Jyoti Venkatesh of Cine Blitz rated 2 stars out of 5 stars, acknowledged the appeal of Phadke's music and the visual aesthetics provided by the cinematography and points out flaws in the film, such as its slow pace, poor screenplay leading to uneven pacing, and the inclusion of Sudhir Phadke's political inclinations, which may not resonate with all viewers. [14]
Box office
The film opened with collection of ₹50 lakh (US$58,000). [15] The film collected₹1.14 crore (US$130,000) net collection on 6th day. The end of first week movie collected ₹1.43 crore (US$170,000) net collection on day 7.The movie collected₹1.56 crore (US$180,000) net collection on day 8. The movie collected ₹1.99 crore (US$230,000) net collection on day 14. The movie collected ₹2.12 crore (US$240,000) gross collection on day 17.
The movie collected ₹2.27 crore (US$260,000) gross collection on day 19. The movie after completing three weeks collected ₹2.30 crore (US$270,000) on day 21. The movie collected ₹19.40 crore (US$2.2 million) net collection on day 23. The movie collected ₹2.40 crore (US$280,000) net on day 26.The movie collected ₹2.46 crore (US$280,000) gross after four weeks. The movie collected ₹2.49 crore (US$290,000) gross in the fifth week.
