Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu's 'Badla' "is another feather in the cap for Sujoy Ghosh, Amitabh and Taapsee," wrote Times Now. "The real reason why the film comes together is the rapport between Taapsee and Amitabh," said Times of India (TOI). India Today wrote, "The film will keep you hooked." It's rated 3.5/5 (Times Now, TOI) and 3/5 (India Today).