The film was the first Kannada film to release in a multiplex. A critic from
Deccan Herald wrote that "The director has put in a good effort to make the film a mass entertainer through comedy, romance, sentiment and action sequences. The first part is full of comedy and romantic scenes.The narration has a touch of freshness". A critic from
Viggy.com wrote that "Technically,
Monalisa is a good movie. Indrajith has cooked the food with right ingredients that is apt for commercial film - is a magnet for young crowd". Regarding the Telugu dubbed version, Jeevi of
Idlebrain.com rated the film 2 out of 5 and wrote that "Songs, comedy and stunt sequences act more like speed-breakers to the narration of the story than catalysts of entertainment". == Box office ==