[2][3][4] While the film was in the post-production stage, Suresh Krissna moved on to begin work on two other projects starring Karthik and Vijay.

[8] Kala Krishnan Ramesh of Deccan Herald wrote, "The story, screenplay and direction by Suresh Krishna whose, earlier [Sangamam] or [Aha], was not as good.

[9] Thamarai Manalan of Dinakaran gave the film a positive review, noting Suresh Krishna "has extracted hard and good work from the artists.

The way in which he has conceived as well as picturized the passionate and emotive scenes connected with the small boy Vikky has earned the former our great appreciation.

[11] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Sarat Kumar gives a temporary respite to his firebrand roles and plays a character filled with tender emotions and sentiments in Lakshmi Movie Makers', Oruvan.