[1][2] It also features Shammi Thilakan, Sarath Babu, V. M. C. Haneefa, Bharathi Kannan, Pawan, Vinodini and Suja.

Kasthuri Maan's story revolves around a young college girl who helps her lover realize his dream of becoming an IAS officer amidst her own problems.

[5] The Hindu wrote, "Sumangala Arts and maker A.K.Lohithadas...deserve to be lauded for not succumbing to the lure of the commercial format and dwelling on a moving storyline that has comedy, sentiment, romance and passion in right proportions.

[6] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the acting of Prasanna, Meera Jasmine and other actors, realistic fights, Jayamohan's dialogues and Ilaiyaraaja's music.

[7] Meera Jasmine won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actress.