 Keerthi Reddy was announced to be the lead actress before she was replaced by Simran, while Surya also chose to introduce Jyothika in the film.A thriller film, a reviewer from the "Deccan Herald" described it as "definitely worth seeing" saying it "has something for all tastes — a pleasant love angle, some suspense, complex psychological nuances, good acting, pleasing songs" while praising Ajith's performance.The reviewer from Indolink.com labelled the film as "a classic in its own right", describing Surya as "a new young director to the cine field who can make Tamil Cinema be proud once again".