[1][2] The plot follows a sex worker who has not only been unapologetic about what she does but also considers herself deserving of love and dignity despite her job.
The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Avalin Iravugal and in Hindi as Her Nights and were also successful at the box office.
Raji loses her parents early in her life, leaving the responsibility of bringing up her younger brother Sudhakaran on her shoulders.
Raji falls for Babu and becomes a regular visitor at his flat, even though he, afraid for his reputation, repeatedly tries to throw her out.
However, she cajoles him into letting her sleep at his place on the floor, gently refusing his romantic overtures.
The real thief is later arrested; Chandran is uneasy about it and whether his hasty judgement resulted in the boy's loss of life.
From remorse, Chandran offers money to Raji, but she refuses to accept it or forgive him in any manner.
On his death bed he asks Babu to not abandon Raji and emphasises it with the justification that her love for him is pure, even if its 'impure' in the eyes of society.
[9] The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Avalin Iravugal and in Hindi as Her Nights and were also successful at the box office.
[11] B. Vijayakumar of The Hindu wrote that the film was "Remembered for the social movie with a strong message and good music".
It is also considered to be one of the first movies to root for the origin of Malayalam soft porn films during the next several years, that influxed the industry.