Upon its release, the film faced significant controversy and was nearly banned due to its "caste-subversive" content.
: R. Parthiban delivers a restrained and sympathetic performance as Bharathi, while Meena captures the innocence and eventual desperation of Kannamma. Vadivelu provides comic relief that often underscores the cultural setting of the village.
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Best Film, Best Director (Cheran), and Best Actress (Meena). Tamil Nadu State Film Award: Best Actor for R. Parthiban. Due to its success, the film was remade in Kannada as Note on Disambiguation: