Upon its wide theatrical release in India, Anaagarigam did not secure major mainstream commercial success, largely due to a minimal promotional budget and a polarizing climax.

Upon its release in 2011, the film occupied a specific niche in the market. It was part of a wave of low-to-mid-budget thrillers that targeted a more mature audience segment. While it faced competition from high-budget mainstream releases, it found a following among viewers interested in the "cabin in the woods" subgenre of storytelling. Legacy in Tamil Cinema