nikhat kazmi of "times of india" gave "the stoneman murders" a 3-star rating out of 5 and praised it for its gripping story and taut performances. "the film has an ample thrill quotient with the shadowy frame of the stoneman flitting across on one hand and the police department, especially arbaaz khan, holding the renegade cop, kay kay menon, as the prime suspect. once again, mumbai and its alleys which turn sinister by night, tower prominently as the perfect backdrop of a film which boasts of some high-tension moments. but the real lure is kay kay's full-bodied portrayal of the trigger-happy cop who is wedded to his duty, yet doesn't mind a bit of black money."