[3] The film marked the debut of R. Buvana who formerly worked as journalist and documentary film-maker and cinematographer who earlier assisted P. C.
[5] Shobha Warrier from Rediff.com wrote that "Amid the unrealistic, just-titillation-no-plot Tamil films that are churned out every week, Righta Thappa will definitely stand out.
"[7] Visual Dasan of Kalki praised the director for making a film with a documentary feel without cinematic elements and added Righta Thappa can be boldly ticked as Ok Right as it has taken on a burning issue in a youth-friendly manner.
[8] BizHat.com wrote "‘Rightaa Thappa’, R.Buvana’s first feature film which she’s scripted, produced and directed, is a touching tale, sensitively narrated with a message for the younger generation.
But one should commend the debutante for taking up a storyline that is different and relevant to the times, of trying to give a more realistic touch to the scenes and resisting the temptation to add commercial ingredients like fights and dances.