Another fan gave 'Meiyazhagan' a zero rating, sarcastically listing the only positives as car parking time, star credits, smoking health advisories, interval gap, and end card. He declared the entire film negative, a flop, and claimed this to be the genuine rating.
Renowned actor and film critic Kayal Devaraj gave 'Meiyazhagan' 4/5 stars, calling it a quintessential entertainer that emotionally portrays family relationships.