 The film was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.It ran for more than 100 days in theatres.Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharody, professor at the Sanskrit University, a very knowledgeable man with a keen interest in the Vedas, Astrology and Kathakali, author of several critical works regarding Adi Shankara and winner of numerous awards.