Upon its release, the film was not well-received by critics. On IMDb, it holds a rating of just 3.6 out of 10, with many reviews criticizing its slow pacing, lack of joy, and unlikable characters. Hindi media outlets also gave it negative reviews, with News18 India suggesting that the film should have been left "home alone" itself.

The film received mixed reviews. One critic called it “the closest yet the series has come to a true remake,” but also noted that “despite a classic blueprint, the end result is grinchy, grouchy, and just plain odd”.