The first look of the film that presents Deepika playing an acid attack victim has left a strong impact amongst the audience. The reaction to the trailer which carried immense curiosity has been massive with audience witnessing Deepika as Malti who tells Laxmi's story on the big screen for the very first time.

Elated by the response that the trailer of Chhapaak has received, director Meghna Gulzar shares her reaction. Talking about the same Meghna says, "As a filmmaker, I feel extremely grateful when a trailer is accepted by the audiences. We always hoped that the audience would relate to the story that we were about to share. With the kind of impact the trailer has created, we are extremely elated and encouraged, and can’t wait for the audiences to witness this story on the big screen."