Amole Gupte directorial 'Sniff', which released on Friday, has "an interesting narrative...(but) is sadly lost in execution," wrote Hindustan Times. NDTV wrote the film "is amusing, quite sweet, even though children deserve a sharper film," while Times of India wrote, "(It) has the ability to fly, but strangely decides to walk." It was rated 3/5 (HT, NDTV) and 2.5 (TOI).