Reviewers from The Times of India noted that the film’s intent is noble, as it brings to light a heroic story that many Indians are unfamiliar with.
Critics and audiences have shared mixed but largely patriotic sentiments about the film: Reviewers from The Times of India noted that
Set against the backdrop of the 1962 war in Arunachal Pradesh, the film follows Jaswant Singh Rawat as he chooses to stay behind at the after his platoon is ordered to retreat. Armed with limited ammunition and aided by two local girls, Sela and Noora, Rawat remarkably held off the Chinese army for 72 hours . He managed to neutralize over 300 enemy soldiers before his death, earning him the Maha Vir Chakra . Critical Review He managed to neutralize over 300 enemy soldiers
Avinash Dhyani's portrayal of Rawat was praised for capturing the soldier's determination, though some audience reviews on IMDb felt the overall acting from the supporting cast was inconsistent. Sela and Noora