The Telugu version of this film, which premiered last year, received an overwhelming response, emerging as one of the top-grossing re-releases and setting records for dubbed films. Even Suriya, the lead actor, expressed astonishment at the reception of the Telugu re-release, tweeting, “This love is a huge surprise!!! A big thank you from team #SuriyaSonOfKrishnan.” He further added, “Awestruck – you guys are the best!! ❤️”
The Tamil version made its Valentine’s Day re-release, establishing a new milestone. It continues to excel in Tamil Nadu, while in Karnataka, it has achieved a record gross of 75 lakhs with strong bookings anticipated for the upcoming weekend. The film’s cult classic status across all languages continues to work its magic.
Directed by Gautam Vasudev Menon, this musical blockbuster from 15 years ago remains a masterpiece with enduring popularity across the South. The timeless songs composed by Harris Jayaraj still resonate, particularly with Telugu audiences who have a strong affinity for the melodies. In theaters, groups of fans can be seen singing and dancing to the beats.
The endearing romance between Suriya and Sameera Reddy’s characters remains a standout aspect of the film, capturing the hearts of viewers. Alongside Sameera Reddy, the movie features Simran and Divya Spandana as the female leads. Notably, the Telugu version of the film amassed over 2.5 crores in gross collections worldwide.