Ungli, which released Friday, has been marked "below average" by the critics. Starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead, the film is about four friends who attempt to clean the system of corruption. The film lacks a solid plot and is unrealistic, writes India Today. It has been rated 1.5/5 (India Today, NDTV), 2/5 (IBN Live, HT), 2.5 (TOI).