The climax of Kadhal Desam broke a taboo in the Tamil film industry, where a love triangle would be decided with a happy ending. Post-success, Abbas revealed that he felt that "Mustafa Mustafa" song catapulted him to stardom and enjoyed a strong female base after Kadhal Desam.
Kadhal Desam's climax broke a convention in the Tamil film industry by defying the typical happy ending for love triangles. This event led to Abbas gaining recognition and popularity, particularly due to the song "Mustafa Mustafa," which contributed to his growing female fan base.