 Ramya Krishnan and Nasser reprised their roles in this film.The success of "Padayappa" led to a film being named after one of its songs, "Minsara Kanna" (1999), starring Vijay with actress Kushboo appearing in a negative role similar to Ramya Krishnan's in "Padayappa"; another song from the film, "Vetri Kodi Kattu", became the name of a 2000 film directed by Cheran.Ramya Krishnan played the role of Malini in the film "Arumugam" (2009), in which her character was similar to Neelambari.