 Concerning the performances, actor Jeeva, it is said, came up with a "performance of his lifetime", while newcomer Anjali was a "delight to watch and spellbinds the viewer with her beautiful fresh look and her performance".Equally impressed was Pavithra Srinivasan of "Rediff", who wrote that "Kattradhu Thamizh" was a "hard-hitting film", while giving it 3.5 out of 5.She praised debutant director Ram and actor Jeeva's performance as Prabhakar, who she says, "leads you through dimensions that are frankly amazing".