 "The New Indian Express" mentioned the film as "outstanding" while mentioning Surya does a "good job and succeeds".The film's commercial success meant that it provided a breakthrough for both Surya's and the lead actor's careers.After watching the première show of "Vaali", producer A. M. Rathnam offered Surya an opportunity to make another film and thus "Kushi", a romantic comedy featuring Vijay and Jyothika materialised.