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.
The climax of Kadhal Desam challenged the typical resolution of love triangles in Tamil cinema, which often ended happily. This event led to Abbas's rise to stardom, with "Mustafa Mustafa" being a key factor in his success and attracting a large female fanbase.