It was released on 19 October 1979,[2] and won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

A harijan girl is brought up by a high-cast Brahmin in the agraharam, and the family is faced with antagonism and hatred.

The girl's marriage to a Brahmin boy is thwarted, and out of frustration, she joins a nunnery.

Thisai Maariya Paravaigal is Sumalatha's feature film debut.

[7][8] Kausikan of Kalki praised Jagadeesan's story and direction, the performances of cast, Balakrishnan's cinematography and Viswanathan's music.