K. N. Vijiyan of "New Straits Times" noted that the film "offers something different from usual love stories and should appease Vijay's fans". Cinematographer Ananda Kuttan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer for his work in the film. The film was awarded with a clean 'U' certificate by the Indian Censor Board. The satellite rights of the film were purchased by Sun TV. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while lyrics written by Palani Bharathi. Although he did not sing any of the songs in this film, Vijay did playback sing brief snippets of “Iravu Pagalai Theda” and “Chinnanchiru Kiliye” in two scenes.