Upon release on February 9, 2018, Aiyaary received mixed reviews. Critics praised the performances and the film’s courageous take on corruption in defense procurement, but criticized the sluggish first half and overly complex plot. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 56% audience score. Commercially, it was a disappointment, grossing around ₹40 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹60 crore.