The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Major Sundarrajan and Jai Ganesh, with Rajinikanth and Nagesh in guest roles.

When the zamindar becomes aware of their relationship, he agrees to get them married only if Raja cuts all ties with his mother, considering her poor status.

This enrages the zamindar's villainous nephew Mohan, who had been eyeing the zameen's ownership by marrying Bhuvana.

Kamal Haasan was given a "curly wig" and he grew a French beard to portray his character.

[6] The movie was dubbed into Telugu as Patagadu Thaayillamal Naan Illai was released on 14 April 1979,[7] and ran for over 200 days in theatres.