 Pawan Kalyan had also insisted inserting few extra action sequences for the Telugu version, and despite an initial difference of opinions, Surya eventually allowed the scenes to be filmed but refused to be at the shoot when they were shot.The film also titled as "Kushi" (2001), opened to positive reviews and went on to become the most successful Telugu film ever at release in June 2001.A film critic noted Surya "has come up with another winner this time.