[1] Partly autobiographical, the film dealt with the events that happen during the adolescence of three friends who live in a small village.

[2] Upon release, it received critical acclaim, and was screened at the "Indian Panorama" of the International Film Festival of India in 1980.

Gowrishankar, the managing director of a company in Madras, receives a letter from his old friend Pattabi informing him about the death of their teacher, Indumathi.

After the critical and commercial success of his directorial debut Kokila, Balu Mahendra decided to make a film in Tamil, that was partly autobiographical according to him.

The film was shot at Pettavaithalai, Sirugamani,Perugamani and Inungoor near Trichy in 27 days within the budget of 8 lakhs.

Kamal Haasan played a guest role as a token of friendship for Balu Mahendra and his portions were shot in a day at three locations.

[7] Apart from direction, Balu Mahendra assumed his usual responsibility of cinematography and wrote the screenplay, while D. Vasu edited the film.

[4][9] Ranga of Kalki wrote Balu turned a literary short story into a sweet new poem with his camera.