One of the reasons critics cite for the novel's cult following is its revisionism, that was a first time in Malayalam literature. The book was translated to Tamil by Kurunjivelan as "Irandaam Idam" with cover illustration by Trotsky Marudu.
The novel's popularity stems from its groundbreaking revisionist approach, a first for Malayalam literature. It was translated into Tamil by Kurunjivelan as "Irandaam Idam," with artwork by Trotsky Marudu.