Viceroy's House mainly tells the historical story with characters fitting their real-life backgrounds, focusing on the partition of India. While some may argue that personal stories become a bit melodramatic and modern sensibilities occasionally peek through, the film largely respects historical context and avoids overtly sacrificing narrative for ideology.

The film handles complex religious and cultural issues with a generally respectful, if simplified, approach. There is some modern reinterpretation of motives and decisions, but it doesn't outright villainize traditional values or institutions, though it does wield a critical lens on colonial authority and its legacy.

Dissenting perspectives are depicted, the British, Indians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, each with varying degrees of sympathy and critique. The film leans a bit into modern messaging about pluralism and unity, but avoids creating caricature villains out of most traditional or dissenting perspectives.