 The film had a lukewarm initial theatrical response . Gopalakrishnan was told that " If only he had some songs in it , it would have done well " . After the announcement of the National Film Awards , the film was re @-@ released in theatres and gathered better response this time , which also helped Gopalakrishnan repay the loan to FFC , the main producer of the film . The film participated in the competition section of the 8th Moscow International Film Festival in 1973 . 
