Critical response Malini Mannath of
Chennai Online wrote, "A neatly crafted screenplay with some engaging situations, catchy lines, well etched characters, sensitive treatment and some fine performances, all make debutant director Samuthiraikani's maiden directorial effort
Unnai Charanadainthein worth watching. Malathi Rangarajan of
The Hindu wrote, "It is a pity that the film, racy and absorbing in the first half, gets bogged down and drags in the last forty minutes". Mokkarasu of
Kalki praised the acting of Charan, Meera, Venkat Prabhu and Ilavarasu also appreciated humour in first half, Balasubramaniam's music and the film's screenplay for creating tension of whether lovers unite or not but panned characters for speaking lengthy dialogues, double meaning dialogues and Charan's weak reason of separating his friend's love.
Screen wrote, "The characters of Venkat Prabhu and Charan are well-etched. Their casualness and at ease in front of the camera with Meera Vasudevan providing an effective foil lifts the film. The director has avoided the usual cliches and has stuck to a slick narration. The climax is a bit too lengthy. The only weak chink in the film is SPB’s music, which is reminiscent of the Illayaraja era. Rajesh Yadav’s cinematography is effective".
Awards The film won two
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:
Special Prize and
Best Story Writer (Samuthirakani). == References ==