 However, the film did not perform well at the Indian box office with Vasanth subsequently blaming the timing of release and the lack of publicity.Renuga Vasanth, the director's wife, won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Costume Designer in 1999 for her work in the film.Renuga Vasanth, the director's wife, won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Costume Designer in 1999 for her work in the film.