[4] Maalai Malar acknowledged the director saying, M. K. I. Sukumaran deserves a place along with Bharathiraja, K. Balachander and Mani Ratnam,[5] while Kumudam weekly praised actor Shankar, but criticised the climax of the film.

[11] Ananda Vikatan wrote that, even though the film is a love triangle, the director has presented it in a unique way without the usual cliches of caste and status in society and gave 42/100 marks.

[12] Thaai weekly praised the film for its unusual presentation of a love triangle and mentioned actor Shankar's successful re-entry after Oru Thalai Ragam.

[13] Mounam Ravi of Dina Sari appreciated the director M. K. I. Sukumaran for presenting a strong love story, saying that he is the true successor to his guru Mahendran[14] Ramji from Makkal Kural wrote that the film is a treat for Lovers and will haunt the minds for the tragic end.

[17] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "I suspect director M. K. I. Sukumaran messed up the script because he wanted Sankar's role to be different from the one he played in Oru Thalai Raagam.