I was just 3 when this movie was released. During childhood I have watched this movie in TV ,it still caught my mind with its excellent story, dialogues, making ahead of that time and especially it's music. Never thought it was a flop, commercially. After re-release,now that it is getting celebrated , I would say it wasnt the film that failed, people of that time failed to enjoy the art it carried. It is indeed a fabulous musical storytelling by the legendary Maestro, Vidya Sagar and Kaithapram ! The one who acted excellent was the actress Jaya Prada , she lived the character Aleena and the agony she had. Very happy to know, it is accepted which showcases an art piece never fails.