V. Manohar composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack.

Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics.

R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff rated the film 3.5/5 and called it "an emotionally engaging film made on a reasonable budget with a strong story, good narration and pleasing music."

On the acting performances he wrote, "... Shruti makes a deep impression as the elder sister.

"[1] Newstrack India too rated the film 3.5/5 and the reviewer felt that the film "comes as a breath of fresh air" adding that it "has a strong native fervour and its highlight is its realistic narration.