MellowPlex Score: 7.0/10
A sunshine film
Review by: Zee News
Critic ReviewRating: 7.0 / 10
The plot narrated in a straightforward, linear manner is uncomplicated and simple. It captures the innocence of the children and takes you across the state in all its glory. The characters too are distinct and well etched. Overall, "Dhanak" is an enthralling film that makes you smile.
A lot of credit for making this film so endearing goes to the child actors' performances.
Review by: Mid-Day
Critic ReviewRating: 7.0 / 10
'Dhanak' goes much beyond what one expected of it and actually manages to kind of temporarily transport you to a magical place where hopes don't die and the most impossible of wishes come true.
The rainbow you missed all this while
Review by: Hindustan Times
Critic ReviewRating: 6.0 / 10
Thanks to its use of fusion, Dhanak slowly grows on you. And, who knows, Chotu and Pari may help you in shedding that tough exterior you’ve been burdened with.
Nagesh Kukunoor’s heart warming film is a must watch for everyone, including Salman and Shah Rukh Khan!
Review by: Bollywoodlife
Critic ReviewRating: 8.0 / 10
Everything about this film is touching. The narrative has been so beautifully pieced together that Nagesh Kukunoor doesn’t take much time to get to the point. No attempts have been made to show one star better than the other and it is so refreshing. Pari and Chotu’s love for their screen idols have been showed with so much sincerity that every fan will relate to them.
The innocence that resonates not just from the story but also from the act the little gems bring to the film.
Review by: Koimoi
Critic ReviewRating: 7.0 / 10
Dhanak is a must-watch for a brilliant act by the little ones in the lead. It is a reminder for all us that the world is not full of all evils.
Dhanak Movie Review
Review by: Times of India
Critic ReviewRating: 6.0 / 10
Even though Dhanak stays mysterious till its last scene, it gets too repetitive to hold your interest. Its soulful music, heartfelt style of narration and of course, delightful kids can't make this half-baked story soar.
Hetal Gada 
Krrish Chhabria 
Vipin Sharma 
Nagesh Kukunoor 
Tapas Relia