The film, set in British Raj, is based on a love triangle between a goldsmith (Karthik), a gypsy woman (Ranjitha) and the district collector's sister (Aurokripa).

[1] The story is based on a love triangle between Thangarasu, Poonguruvi and Emily, an Englishwoman (District collector's daughter) during the British Raj.

[9] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote it is "a love story that is simple without being superficial, commercial without losing sight of values, artistic without being obscure.

"[10] C. R. K. of Kalki called Sujatha's dialogues, performances of star cast and music as positives and concluded saying when these add up, as the director says, it is not just an experiment but a poison test.

[11] Madras Musings wrote, "Fortyfive years after Independence, film-makers in India are beginning to look at British-Indian relations.