In Chennai, the film grossed ₹6.35 crore (equivalent to ₹13 crore or US$1.8 million in 2017) in three weeks, ₹7.53 crore (equivalent to ₹15 crore or US$2.1 million in 2017) in four weeks, ₹8.55 crore (equivalent to ₹17 crore or US$2.4 million in 2017) crore in five weeks, ₹9.44 crore (equivalent to ₹19 crore or US$2.6 million in 2017) in six weeks and around ₹10 crore (equivalent to ₹20 crore or US$2.8 million in 2017) in the lifetime run.

The reviewer praised cinematographer Ravi Varman, noting: 'He may take a bow, as his camerawork is glossy and superb', but noted that some of Haasan's characters like Avatar Singh and Khalifullah Khan were 'unnecessarily stitched together to make it a perfect 10.' Behindwoods rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and said, 'In short, with unexpected twists and turns missing in the film, Dasavatharam is a make-up magic show that disappoints as drama and satisfies as a technical showpiece.' But concluded, 'Watch for Kamal!' IndiaGlitz said, 'This is a movie that has highlighted a highly talented and passionate actor in his entire splendor. Called the film 'average', stating that it would 'fall short of the huge expectation and hype it had generated.' The reviewer also criticised the make-up, lamenting that 'Kamal's prosthetic makeup, especially as George Bush, Fletcher and Khan, is a bit of a dampener' but claimed that Brian Jennings's special effects, 'mainly of the climax Tsunami scene, are top class by Indian standards'. Critical reception Dasavathaaram received mixed reviews most critics felt that the plot was confusing, and that Kamal Haasan's ten roles were forced, with only three relevant to the plot.

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