Ghilli was the first Tamil film to gross over ₹50 crores, largely propelled by its hit soundtrack.
Dharani, known for his "mass" commercial style that prioritized high-energy sequences.
The song is legendary for Vijay’s lightning-fast footwork and fluid dance style, which solidified his "Thalapathy" stardom.
💡 At Mumbai's Aurora cinema, some fans reportedly performed rituals (pooja) on the screen and danced in the aisles every time the song played.
The tune was so popular it was reused in Telugu as "Adaragottu" ( Krishna , 2008) and adapted in Hindi as "Hum Na Tode" for the Akshay Kumar film Boss (2013).