A remake of Chiranjeevi's Telugu hit Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Mappillai, which hit screens on October 28, 1989, had a successful run of over 200 days. Chiranjeevi even appeared in a cameo in this film, which took on the action thriller Vettri Vizha, starring Kamal Haasan and Prabhu. The film ensured that the Superstar ended the 80s with a huge success.