The film explores a spectrum of lifestyles and how one unexpected incident influences people from diverse backgrounds.

The title of the film is derived from the 44th adhikaaram (chapter) of the Thirukkural, where Thiruvalluvar alludes to avoiding mistakes.

[4] Christy Selvappan, a media manager with the Qatar-based TV channel Al Jazeera and an old friend of Bramma, made the offer to produce the film.

[5] Bramma chose Radhika Prasidhha, a theatre artiste, writer and director, to portray the lead role after he had seen a web series that she had done.

[6] Behindwoods.com gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Kuttram Kadithal is one such film which doesn't while away 2 hours of your time.

Rediff gave 3.5 stars out of 5 as well, calling it an "intense drama that questions the adequacy of our school system" and a "brilliant team effort that hits you hard".

Well-written dialogues, unseasoned, yet terrific actors, and brilliant technicians amply support the film.

[9] G. Dhananjayan in his book Pride of Tamil cinema - 1931 to 2013 wrote "Overall, the film deserves watching by every school, teacher, student and parent for its theme".