The film was not without controversy. In January 2013, the Hindu nationalist group, Shiv Sena, protested the film's release, citing that the film depicted Kashmir as a terror-infested area, which they claimed was not true. The protests led to the film's screening being disrupted in some parts of India.
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The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the film's action sequences and Vishal's performance. Sify Movies gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating that the film was "visually stunning" but criticized the story and screenplay. On the other hand, Rediff.com gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, citing that the film was "predictable" and lacked originality. The film was not without controversy