She wasn't a damsel. Her characters argued, teased, and stood up to MGR—making the romance feel equal and lively.

Fans divided into camps — those who loved her with Sivaji, those who loved her with MGR. The rivalry was real, passionate, and sometimes violent

In India, the publication and sale of these books often walk a thin line regarding obscenity laws under . Because of this, publishers frequently operate anonymously, and the books are rarely found in mainstream bookstores or libraries. They remain a polarizing element of Tamil pop culture—viewed by some as harmless pulp fiction and by others as regressive or exploitative material.