 A collective of four student bodies – Maatram Maanavar Ilaiyor Iyakkam, Free Tamil Eelam Students Organisation, Tamil Youth and Students Association, and Progressive Students Front – in Tamil Nadu called for a ban on the film, stating that the film promoted the economic and political interests of Sri Lanka.The students were willing to reconsider their position on the film if Lyca Productions formally withdrew as producer.In August 2014, directors Seeman and Vikraman showed support for the film.