Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha, Bolly Spice : ...Bhavesh Joshi is a film that catches us off guard. Its message of social awakening spotlights a film that is brave and bleak. Shot with striking sense of the raw and the real by cinematographer Sidharth Duwan this is a film that salutes a wounded civilization without resorting to the flag-waving patriotism of Parmanu. It doesn’t offer instant solutions and home-made remedies against corruption in politics. It tells us all to go out there and try to make a difference. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...The action scenes don't look overtly choreographed and the cinematography lends a gritty touch to the film, a la Sin City. All-in-all, Bhavesh Joshi is Vikramaditya Motwane's braveheart attempt at creating a DC (not Marvel, as an in-joke explains, because it's darker) superhero movie. Now whether the Indian audience is ready for such stuff and whether it'll take to it is a big question Indeed... ... full review

Thumbs up, by Troy Ribeiro, Free Press Journal : ...The action sequences are thrilling and are well-choreographed, especially when Siku escapes from the dance bar and the local politician’s goons chase him, through the streets, trains and railway station. Cinematographer Siddharth Diwan’s visuals offer unique angles and frames especially during the chase sequences. And overall, the film boasts of excellent production values rendered by the Production and Design team along with the editing and sound team. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Rohit Vats, Hindustan Times : ...But all said and done, Motwane breaks into new territories with his innovative take on superhero films. Bhavesh Joshi Superhero has its heart in the right place and its tone is totally indigenous. Harshvardhan Kapoor has come up with an honest performance. At 155-minute, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero has a lot to offer. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Neil Soans, Times of India : ...Bhavesh Joshi Superhero needs to be appreciated for what it sets out to do – stirring the common man out of apathy by channelising our anger. It doesn’t entirely succeed, but Vikramaditya Motwane’s take on the superhero genre is worth a look.... full review

So-So, by Tushar P. Joshi, Bollywood Life : ...Bhavesh Joshi has moments and scenes that will resonate with a lot of socio-political issues in the country right now. Watch it if you have the palette for something different than the usual. ... full review

So-So, by UDITA JHUNJHUNWALA, FirstPost : ...Bhavesh Joshi is not yet a superhero. While Motwane’s blueprint is derivative (you will think Kick Ass and Arrow), his thoughts and setting are localised enough to make this a convincing character within the genre. But the film’s flaw is that it’s trying to say too much and doing so at such a painful pace that much of a good intention is lost in execution. ... full review

So-So, by Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Gulf News : ...If you are looking for closure or a solution to a corrupt-free world, the valiant heroes of this film aren’t going to swoop down to rescue you. They may just remind you that the world isn’t a pretty place. ... full review

So-So, by Suhani Singh, india today : ...But the film's biggest weakness is its inability to make one root for the missionary zeal of the superhero. A hastily and lazily put together finale, which opens door for a franchise, the film feels distant from reality. ... full review

So-So, by Lakshana N Palat, india today : ...Bhavesh Joshi Superhero is an attempt to propel the individual out of apathy, and asks us to channelise our anger in the right direction. It doesn't succeed entirely, but Motwane's fresh take on the wearied superhero genre is worth a watch. ... full review

So-So, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...There is a film in here. Or should I say, would have been, if Bhavesh Joshi Superhero had been less of a cobbled-together-from-many-influences overlong yarn. And fresher, sharper, clearer. As things stand, the slot for a ‘desi’ superhero, with or without a cape, is empty. Applicants may step up. ... full review

So-So, by Uday Bhatia, Live Mint : ...Motwane does his best to set up a franchise, keeping several character fates hanging in the balance and even throwing in post-credits scenes. To borrow a phrase, he’s playing in a corner of a foreign field.... full review

So-So, by Mayank Shekhar, MiD DAY : ... Except the non-superhero on the screen, like the movie itself, merely moves around in convenient circles, and head-splitting clichés. Speaking of expectations, I'm not even sure if this is the film the hugely competent director Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan, Lootera, Trapped) wanted to make. Hard to tell; guess make do with what he has then.... full review

So-So, by Jaidev Hemmady, Movie Talkies : ...In conclusion, if you are eager to watch a vigilante/superhero flick, I would suggest buying tickets for Deadpool 2…... full review

So-So, by Kunal Guha, Mumbai Mirror : ...This one had the potential to be the surprise hit of the year. Sadly, it’s too dark for a superhero film and yet distinctly flaky to be taken seriously. The kids won’t appreciate their hero taking the blows and the parents would rather attend the ostentatious romcom in the next screen. ... full review

So-So, by Manisha Lakhe, Now Running.com : ...The film is too long (155 minutes) to get to this point. There are some good parts (the idea that Bhavesh Joshi is out there) and many pathetic ones. It cancels out what could have been a great straight to Netflix or Amazon show. ... full review

So-So, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...The story’s real superhero isn’t Harshvadhan Kapoor’s dull Sikandar, but Priyanshu Painyuli’s passionate Bhavesh. Painyuli plays Bhavesh with real feeling, and the exact moment of the film’s descent can be pinpointed to the moment when his character cedes ground to Sikandar. The myth takes over the man, but Painyuli ensures that the man matters too. ... full review

So-So, Sify Movies : ...Cinematographer Siddharth Diwan's visuals offer unique angles and frames especially during the chase sequences. And overall, the film boasts of excellent production values rendered by the Production and Design team along with the editing and sound team. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Bobby Sing, Bobby Talks Cinema.com : ...In all, it’s just the technicalities that keep you marginally engaged in the film but not the poor, lifeless content or performances. Besides BHAVESH JOSHI never looks like a project directed by the same Vikramaditya Motwane who has films such as UDAAN, LOOTERA and TRAPPED to his credit. ... full review

Thumbs down, Bollywood Hungama : ...On the whole, BHAVESH JOSHI SUPERHERO is a poor show owing to its haphazard writing and bad direction. At the box office, it will be a disaster. Avoid! ... full review

Thumbs down, by Rohit Bhatnagar, Deccan Chronicle : ...Bhavesh Joshi is more or less like India’s Justice League goes haywire. It is enjoyable in parts but you won’t lose out on anything if you miss this one, rather watch any superhero flick from DC or Marvel. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Umesh Punwani, koimoi : ...All said and done, when you’ve a good intent to make a film you also need a strong story to back it. Bhavesh Joshi Superhero lacks everything from script to solid performances and hence this son-of-Kapoor has wait more for his first hit. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Raja Sen, NDTV : ...Motwane has made a minimal and bare-knuckled vigilante film that means well, but is built out of obvious influences. We know exactly where it's heading, but it still leaves us waiting at the signal too long. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...One thing is for sure, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero isn't likely to be the super-boost that the doctor has ordered for the career of Harshvardhan Kapoor. ... full review

Thumbs down, by ANISH MOHANTY, Planet Bollywood : ...'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' is a film which cannot be entirely dismissed. It sets the tone for a genre that Hindi cinema needs to explore more prominently. Vikramaditya Motwane enjoys a good reputation as a filmmaker and he might like to give this genre another shot with a better script in hand. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Sreehari Nair, Rediff : ...If anything, Bhavesh Joshi proves right that maxim, unsaid but true: That Fixed Ideology, Self-righteousness and Superheroism run parallel to each other. ... full review

Thumbs down, by SHILPA JAMKHANDIKAR, Reuters : ...There is much to like here - the atmospherics, Painyuli’s performance that is notches above Kapoor’s, and Motwane’s feel for noir, but his home-grown hero still falls short. Hopefully this will be a franchise, and like most superheroes, Bhavesh Joshi too will have a chance at redemption and a better future. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Namrata Joshi, The Hindu : ... In the film the issue feels too flat and tame. Somewhere Motwane gets too self-aware and conscious—be it the genre of superhero cinema he is playing with or the issue of corruption itself. The point gets belaboured and the film too protracted. Yet the irony in the ideas of swachh, bhayamukt Bharat does hit home.... full review