that make "the pace of the narrative dull and drab". Initial responses to the soundtrack were unfavourable; The Indian Express said Rahman "fails miserably to come up with catchy numbers", but reception improved in the 21st century. The songs "Mana Madurai", "Strawberry", "Thanga Thamarai", and "Vennilave" became popular. A critic from Behindwoods stated Rahman's work is "an electrifying effort", noting it as one of the rarest albums in which all of the songs were chartbusters. Accolades Notes References Bibliography External links 1990s Tamil-language films 1997 directorial debut films 1997 films 1997 romantic comedy films Films featuring a Best Choreography National Film Award-winning choreography Films scored by A. R. Rahman Films set in Chennai Films shot in Chennai Films shot in Ooty Films with screenplays by V. C. Guhanathan Indian buddy films Indian romantic comedy films Indian romantic musical films Nuns in fiction