After winning the People's Choice Midnight Madness Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, Vasan Bala's Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota continues to receive rave appreciation from across the globe.

Impressed by the story-telling, direction, and performances of the cast, 'Hollywood News' appreciated the film multiple times such as, "There is a pulpy energy and heart to Bala's craft here that makes Mard Ko Dard Nahi Kota a fresh and deliriously fun slice of B-rate, Bollywood action, and "It's a smart film and one that is littered with references and good storytelling."