The film featured C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, V. Nagayya and Santha Kumari with K. Sarangapani and B. R. Panthulu playing supporting roles.

Her mother does not approve of it as she feels such blind devotion will adversely affect her daughter's marriage prospects and her future.

Frustrated by her mother's attitude, Jana leaves her home and is found by Panduranga (C. Honnappa Bhagavathar) in the guise of a hermit.

[2] Reema–Narayanan and B. Narasimha Rao were in charge of the music and score for Bhaktha Jana while the songs' lyrics were written by Papanasam Sivan and Rajagopal Iyer.

[2] Film historian Randor Guy notes that Bhaktha Jana is "remembered for the emotional story and fine on-screen narration by P. Pullaiah, and impressive performances by Shanthakumari, Panthulu and [Nagayya]".