Based on Kamal Haasan's request, Ilaiyaraaja used this song as a reference to compose the National award-winning song "Inji Iduppazhaga" ("Thevar Magan", 1992). Ilaiyaraaja's composition was adapted by Anu Malik for the Hindi film song "Paayalen Chhunmun Chhunmun" ("Virasat", 1997).[1][2][3]