A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Yuga will disappoint even the ardent fans of Vijay". Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "Totally Yuga is a listless film which has no basic plot. The film has a poor script and bad narration". A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "A film for action lovers 'Yuga' showcases actor Vijay's capacity in electrifying stunts".
