Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha, Bolly Spice : ...The end product is well-intended, if not quite pitch-perfectly plotted. There is enough here to make the nation’s collective heart swell with pride.... full review

Thumbs up, by Smrity Sharma, Bollywood Life : ...Sky Force is not just another patriotic film inspired by or set against the backdrop of war; it brings to light a lesser-known chapter of India’s history. The movie, centered on India’s unsung war hero Ajjamada Devayya, will fill your heart with pride for the country and for the selfless service of our defense forces. Sky Force is the perfect watch for Republic Day. Veer Pahariya makes an impressive debut and we are sure his fan following will skyrocket with Sky Force.... full review

Thumbs up, by l ravichander, Deccan Chronicle : ...The music, especially the background song ‘Mayi’, is interestingly placed. The master act however is playing ‘Ae mere watan ke logon’, the Lata Mangeshkar tribute to the 1962 war heroes. The film is a pleasant echo of the leading lines “Jo shaheed hue hai un ki zara yaad karo qurbani”.... full review

Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...In conclusion, Sky Force is a concise and engaging war drama that introduces audiences to an unsung hero of the Indian Air Force. While it leaves some emotional aspects underdeveloped, its patriotism, action, and heartfelt performances make it a worthy watch.... full review

Thumbs up, by Abhishek Ranjit, Filmi Beat : ...Sky Force is a decent war film, which pays a tribute to the unsung heroes of India's Air Force. Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya shine in their roles, creating characters that live on in the hearts of the audience long after the credits have rolled. With breathtaking performances, stunning visuals, and a powerful emotional core, Sky Force elevates the war genre in Bollywood to a new level.... full review

Thumbs up, by Iqbal Pervez, Glamsham.com : ...He has created a perfect balance between action and human emotions, making every dogfight not just a display of special effects but full of deep emotions. This film brilliantly depicts the passion, courage and patriotism of dying for the country.... full review

Thumbs up, by Rishabh Suri, Hindustan Times : ...Overall, Sky Force is a well-made film that leaves you pondering what makes our soldiers so selfless. That montage of the reel and real-life characters, in the end, will haunt you as you leave the theatres. It certainly did that to me.... full review

Thumbs up, by Vineeta Kumar, india today : ...Sky Force is a satisfactory film. A paisa vasool entertainer, which has done its homework right. It might not give you an otherworldly experience like other big-budgeted war movies we have seen in the past. It is not your extravagant Mission Impossible or your vehemently zealous Border, but it has enough to keep you engaged.... full review

Thumbs up, by Jaya Dwivedie, India TV : ...Overall, if some scenes of Veer Pahadia and Sara Ali Khan can be ignored, then this is a film worth watching. Along with justifying the glorious Indian victory story, Sky Force also salutes the spirit of Indian bravehearts. The film deserves three stars out of 5.... full review

Thumbs up, by Priyanka Sharma, MiD DAY : ...Despite all that’s good about Sky Force, one wishes the film industry could take a break from churning out patriotic offerings. Distance makes the heart grow fonder—let there be distance so that there is love, again.... full review

Thumbs up, Movie Talkies : ...With the patriotic season, like Republic Day, approaching soon, it couldn’t get better than to enjoy this patriotic drama on the big screen. Go and watch Sky Force, which flies high with the colors of patriotism and nationalism.... full review

Thumbs up, by Tiasa Bhowal, News18.com : ...Veer delivers a very good performance and shines bright even as he shares screen space with an actor of the stature and calibre of Akshay. Sara Ali Khan, in her brief screen time, too, dishes out an impressive act. She downplays a helpless wife and manages to strike a chord to the best of her ability. Nimrat Kaur in a special appearance looks stunning but she doesn’t contribute much to the story. Soham Majumdar and Sharad Kelkar deserve a special mention.... full review

Thumbs up, by Rishil Jogani, Pinkvilla : ...Sky Force is a thrilling cinematic experience that successfully blends emotion, action, and patriotism into a compact package. Its strengths lie in its storytelling, technical excellence, and compelling performances. Overall, it's an engaging watch for those who appreciate military-themed dramas with a heart. For its emotional depth and exhilarating aerial sequences, Sky Force deserves and demands a theatrical viewing.... full review

Thumbs up, by Pooja Birala Jaiswal, The Week : ...The film manages to keep you hooked right till the end and for that alone, Sky Force deserves applause. The music helps take the narrative further; and both the leading ladies in the film, Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur add substance to their own characters as well as the plot. This is a good watch, after a long time.... full review

Thumbs up, by Dhaval Roy, Times of India : ...The film is a fitting tribute, making it a must-watch for those who are drawn to war dramas that blend action with heartfelt storytelling. A few bumps in the narrative aside, it’s a cinematic flight worth boarding.... full review

So-So, by Murtuza Iqbal, Free Press Journal : ...It is a VFX heavy film, and the visual effects team has surely done a wonderful job. As we mentioned earlier, the flying sequences look beautiful on the big screens and also give us an adrenaline rush. So, of course, the VFX team deserves a special mention here.... full review

So-So, by Sai Tulasi Neppali, fullhyd.com : ...Sky Force may be technically superior to its contemporaries - the graphics and camerawork in both ground action and aerial dogfights are genuinely impressive. But beyond its insistently forceful soundtrack, the film is all bravado and no heart. It feels engineered and staged, failing to stir any real emotion or leave you feeling more patriotic than when you walked in.... full review

So-So, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...The most moving part of the film belongs to neither of these gents: one of their compatriots, to whom a jokey situation is assigned in the beginning, is a reminder of ‘not leaving anyone behind’. That should tell you everything about the way things roll in this sky force.... full review

So-So, by Shreshtha Chaudhury, koimoi : ...he air combat sequences are choreographed well, and the background score is also convincing. A fine amount of research has been put up behind exploring the dynamics of the military aircraft of both the Indian and Pakistani air forces. However, the soundtracks do not strike a huge chord. It looks like a repetition of the other patriotic songs from Akshay Kumar’s previous works.... full review

So-So, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...The film ends on a high note. Moreover, at 125 minutes, it isn't as punishingly long as such action films usually are. But that certainly need not be the only reason why you might want to watch the film and recommend it to friends.... full review

So-So, by Deepa Gahlot, Rediff : ...Debutant actor Veer Pahariya (styled to look like Virat Kohli) is not given much to do because the film, like so many Akshay Kumar movies, is a one-man show.... full review

So-So, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...In the last 15-20 minutes, when Vijayan’s valour takes centre stage, the VFX-generated somersaults finally find an emotional purpose and bring one to the edge of the seat. But by then, one had gasped a lot of thin airtime to absorb its impact.... full review

Thumbs down, by Neha Sen, Deccan Herald : ...In this mesh of mediocre writing, melodramatic dialogues, and immature cinematography, the only takeaway, with a pinch of salt, remains an acceptance of the discipline, fearlessness, and sacrifice that is demanded by the army, irrespective of whichnation they serve.... full review

Thumbs down, by Rahul Desai, Hollywood Reporter : ...One of the many schoolmaster portions of Sky Force features Ahuja explaining the art of dodging hi-tech missiles in the air. He talks about creating other explosions to trick the heat sensors of the locked-in missiles and distract them towards a false target. Somewhere in there, there’s a political metaphor about the role of this Hindi movie genre today. Films like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) invent the trick and inspire a generation of imitators. But those like Sky Force struggle to manufacture the heat as well as become the smokescreen. The result is more of an implosion than an explosion — one can’t tell the target from the missile anymore.... full review

Thumbs down, by Uday Bhatia, Live Mint : ...There’s a lot of sermonizing about military values, par for the course in Indian cinema, where the armed forces are heavily involved in facilitating and passing films about themselves. The small subversion of Sky Force, though, is that everyone but Ahuja is fine with leaving their man behind. And it’s a Pakistani whose intervention provides a sliver of hope. Sky Force is far from a good film. But it has a good idea and runs with it.... full review

Thumbs down, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...Unfortunately, what should have been jettisoned, like fuel during an emergency, is what constitutes the bulk of the plot. By flying into different directions at the same time, Sky Force does itself a disservice.... full review

Thumbs down, by Tim Dowling, The Guardian : ...The one musical number has colour beyond khaki; there’s even stuff to like in the perfunctory domestic scenes. Yet the boys keep being recalled to barracks for scenes organised less around spectacle than a po-faced idea of duty.... full review