Upon release, the received overwhelming positive reviews. Leading Telugu critic Venkat Arikatla wrote, "Barfi doesn't need words, but the Telugu dubbing makes the emotional gut-punch stronger. Ileana’s return to the screen, even in a dubbed role, is a treat."
| Feature | Hindi Original | Barfi Telugu Movie | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No dialogues for Barfi | No dialogues for Barfi (retained) | | Shruti’s Language | Hindi/English | Fluent Telugu with a slight accent | | Jhilmil’s Dialogues | Childlike Hindi | Childlike Telugu (retained innocence) | | Comedy Timing | Based on situational & silent | Preserved via colloquial Telugu phrases | | Song Lyrics | Kirkire’s poetry | Vanamali’s rhythmic translation | barfi telugu movie