 Indian Express rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars.Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times gave the film 1.5 out of 5 stars taking on originality, said that "The well-meaning plot of Fireflies is totally wasted for a singular lack of imagination and the over-dependence on stereotypes.Skip this one, unless you are looking for a depressing movie that only confirms to all norms of cliches in the name of an Indie film".