The score and soundtrack of the film were composed by Dharan Kumar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Duncan Telford and Anthony Gonsalves, respectively.

Arjun, an animation artist living in London with his uncle, meets Nisha in a pub and tries to impress her by showing his wallet full of fake currency.

After they return, in a family conversation, Arjun's uncle mentions his "advice" of making Nisha pregnant so that she would not dance anymore.

Impressed by Nisha dancing skills, judges give her another chance, provided she changes her partner.

[2] In June 2008, reports emerged that Varalaxmi, daughter of prominent actor-politician Sarathkumar, would play the lead role in the film of a ballet dancer.

[10][11] The team also shot further scenes in Spain in April 2011, after Silambarasan had temporarily put the film on hold to finish the multi-starrer Vaanam.

[citation needed] A song was filmed in Chennai in November 2011, with Santhanam and Premji Amaren making special appearances in the music video.

In January 2012, the actor left for the US to work on his studio album "The Love Anthem", resulting in his ongoing film projects getting postponed again.

[12][13] The final portion of the film was shot in a ten-day schedule in Macau, Hong Kong from 20 March 2012 onwards.

In September 2012, the makers announced that the film will be released on the Diwali festival season, which falls on 13 November 2012, along with Vijay-starrer Thuppakki (2012).

"[21] Behindwoods gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated "Podaa Podi is an ideal festival outing for youth, which has good looking cast, fun moments, nice songs and a few peppy dance numbers.

[22] Malathi Ranganathan of The Hindu stated "More than half a dozen times in the film, the hero says, 'Very good Ma!'

"[23] Sify gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated "Podaa Podi is a lovely romantic ride with some peppy music.

"[24] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave 2.5 out of 5 reviewed "Despite Varu's great performance, Poda Podi ends in a disappointing fashion.