Prakash Raj, playing a vicious father obsessed with caste honor, delivered one of his career-best performances. The conflict between Ravi Teja (the son-in-law) and Prakash Raj (the father) drove family audiences to the theaters.
| Day | Worldwide Gross Collection (Est.) | Key Occupancy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Friday (Day 1) | ₹1.05 cr | 65% | | Saturday | ₹1.30 cr | 80% | | Sunday | ₹1.60 cr | 95% | | | ₹3.95 cr (Gross) | Super Hit |
: The film won three Filmfare Awards South , including Best Actress for Asin (in her Telugu debut), Best Supporting Actress for Jayasudha, and Best Comedian for Ali.