'Chhaava' writer Rishi Virmani reacted to AR Rahman calling the Vicky Kaushal-starrer a 'divisive' film. He said, "It is hard to believe that an entire mindset can be changed in just a couple of hours of screen time." Rahman had also criticised the use of 'Subhanallah' and 'Alhamdulillah' during moments of adversity, calling it a “cliché” and “cringe”.