[1] The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Varsha Bollamma with a supporting cast including Vidya Pradeep, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Sangili Murugan, Subramaniam Siva, and many others.

[3] The film received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for GV Prakash and Gautham Vasudev Menon`s performance, story, screenplay, writing, cinematography, background score and soundtrack.

He holds a grudge against his overbearing father who forced him to study engineering just for the sake of prestige when he actually wanted to pursue something business related.

When a distant relative of a close friend approaches Kanal and his gang for help to get his son admission into a prestigious medical college in the city, they go all out to prove themselves worthy.

The client approaches Ravi Varma (Gautham Vasudev Menon), the most powerful college admission broker in the city whose name Kanal's gang used to secure the seat in the first place.

[13] Bharathy Singaravel of The News Minute who gave 3 out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "On the whole Selfie is a laudable first attempt by Mathi Maran, who has previously been associated with director Vetrimaaran".

[15] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times wrote that "Despite the initial lag, the film picks up after Kanal’s character gets involved in the chaos.

The climax does feel rushed but the fact that the film doesn’t try and glorify Kanal’s character by the end deserves some praise.