The film received extremely positive reviews and response from critics and audience especially for its music, screenplay and performances of the three main leads, The film broke all records at the box office and went on to become the Highest Grossing Nepali film of all time breaking the 16-year-old record of Kusume Rumal until its record was broken by Hami Tin Bhai in 2004. The film is considered a cult classic and one of the greatest movies ever made in Nepali Cinema. The film songs, especially the song "Lahana Le Jurayo Ki", are still a top choice of Nepalese functions and celebrations.