Based on the life of poet-saint Pothana who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language, the film was scripted by Samudrala Sr.

The film had celebrated Jubilee runs all over the South India including Mysore state and Kerala.

[1] It was remade in 1966, starring V. Nagayya as Vedavyasa in a minor role, while he was lead character Pothana in this movie.

He lived a pious life with his wife Narasamamba, son Mallanna and daughter Lakshmi in Ekasilapuram.

The King realizes his mistake and welcomes back Pothana and his family to the Kingdom and provides for them to lead a respectable life.