One day, he meets Poongodi, a girl from a middle class family in Valparai whose father lied to her that Kumar is a clerk.

[2] The Times of India wrote "Director Kaali Rangasami has in his hands a good script, and almost succeeds in narrating a true-to-life story.

"[3] The Hindu wrote "Director Kaali Rangasamy's Oru Kuppai Kadhai would have made a better book than a film.

"[4] The News Minute wrote "The film's title Oru Kuppai Kathai perhaps alludes to its flawed characters but falls short of leaving an impact.

"[5] Sify wrote "Overall, Oru Kuppa Kathai is a topical subject that deals with the extramarital affair and its pitfalls.