nikhat kazmi of "the times of india" rated the film with three and a half stars and applauded the lead performances saying "this film carries the sequel forward without losing out on the gritty feel and retains the charisma of the central characters". critic nathan southern of msn gave four stars citing that "sarkar raj thrives on its narrative cliffhangers, that the film never once fails to engage the audience; the premise and its characters are rock-solid, its dialogue convincing, and its suspense palpable. varma and scriptwriter prashant pandey pack such unusual twists and double-crosses into the tale that even the most hardened and seasoned moviegoer will find the conclusion impossible to foresee".