The film stars Sathyaraj, Sujitha and Karthika, with Raghuvaran, Babu Antony, Nizhalgal Ravi, T. S. Raghavendra and Rajyalakshmi playing supporting roles.

[4] A deaf-mute boy Benny and his mother Stella witness a man getting killed by Anand and Ranjith.

[5][6] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated Fazil for being able to visually convey what he wanted, but said Ilaiyaraaja's music, Raghuvaran's acting and the cinematography were "okay.

[7] Poovizhi Vaasalile gained a cult following and has been noted for the villainous performance of Antony and Raghuvaran.

[8][9] Eashvar Karthic regarding his film Penguin (2020), said that "Faazil’s Poovizhi Vaasalile has given me many scary nights.