However, critics gave mixed reviews to the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial, claiming that it propagates violence.
The Indian Express critic Shubhra Gupta gave one and a half stars to Kabir Singh. In the review, Shubhra mentioned, "Deverakonda’s undeniable charisma helps his Arjun get past rank bad behavior, but finally he gets to a point where he has to dial back. There’s a redemptive arc, and we are given that as a take-away, and the possibility of a turning-over-a-new-life, which is a great way to end a film.”
She added, “Kapoor takes the movie and tries to run with it. But he has been a hero at the centre-stage for too long; his responses are too practiced, too familiar. He feels too old for this role, and his dissolution never feels as sharply realized as the one he managed so superbly in Udta Punjab."
Raj Singh Arora tweeted, "#KabirSingh finally saw it & Loved it. YES there are a few objectionable scenes in the film ( the one where he slaps her is way out of line ) but it's a well made film with a tight first half & a unique second half I enjoyed it & @shahidkapoor what a performance 5 stars for You."
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"#KabirSingh I have saw many movies but this muvi hits through my soul lv u shahid bhai," tweeted @mohittdby.
Armaan Malik posted on his Twitter page, "Long time since @shahidkapoor got his ACTUAL due. He’s literally one of the best actors of our industry. #KabirSingh just reinstates that fact. Shash bhai, you made me cry in places and pierced my heart in a few! Respect ????."
@naveena61077560 tweeted, "Breaking news movie is simply unstoppable set to cross 270cr in 5th weekend ?? #KabirSingh."
"Shahid kapoor's acting was on another level. This has to be one of the best performace in his career. @shahidkapoor #kabirsingh," tweeted @palinda123.
"No one from Bollywood congratulated or supported Shahid for #kabirsingh. It's funny how fans loved it and definitely Shahid made new fans and I am one of them. By far the best performance I've seen so far this year, " tweeted @Abil80988190.
Judgementall Hai Kya's Screenwriter Kanika Dhillon shared in a recent interview with Film Companion, "I went into that theatre wanting to hate Kabir Singh, because those red flags had been placed meticulously in my head. I knew that I was not going to like this film. I settled into my seat and I started going on this emotional journey with this character Kabir Singh, slowly I felt that all those red flags were suspended. " She added, "Kabir Singh’s not perfect, he’s really broken, he’s violent, he does things that are socially unacceptable, that’s why he has created a living hell for himself. I don’t see him as a representation of somebody who is living a glorious life."
Aalim Hakim shared on his Twitter account after watching the film, "Saw Kabir Singh last night in London with the packed house ..@shahidkapoor‘s performance is of Hi-Octane level...@Advani_Kiara is brilliant..Kabir Singh is a huge blockbuster and on its own merit????♠... Congratulations to Team @KabirSinghMovie."
Wajid Khan tweeted after watching the film, "@shahidkapoor Bro saw ur #kabirSingh last night Junoon ho toh Aisa Yaseen ho toh Aisa.... Aur Pyaar ho toh Phir....Aisa ....kickass what a performance?it big time @Advani_Kiara U r So beautifully brilliant in the film ur chemistry MASHA ALLAH ??."
A fan @SINGOD666 tweeted, "#KabirSingh "This is Dr.Kabir Rajveer Singh: Topper of The College , Topper of the Board , Topper of The University " with an IMPECCABLE BOX-OFFICE RECORD.?????."
Joginder Tuteja tweeted, "#KabirSingh is very stable, collects 1.60 CR on its 4th Tuesday. Total collection 263.19 CR. All Time Blockbuster."