[3] The film was released on 27 June 2013 to positive reviews and emerged as a high success at the Kannada Box office.

The story revolves around rajkumari Ammani Chandravathi (Shriya Saran), a princess, and Chandrahasa (Prem Kumar) a music teacher.

[6] However the actress was dropped from the film later as she was not in good terms with the director and the fact that she skipped Kalaripayattu class required for her role to perform stunts.

[10] Saran who earlier made her debut in Kannada cinema through Arasu opposite Puneeth Rajkumar in a cameo role immediately accepted the offer after reading the script.

In Mysore, Bangalore, Rajasthan and Kodagu, Roopa Iyer had chalked out shooting schedules with Mumbai-based Media Networks G.[16] [17] [18] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Shriya Saran for her excellent portrayal of the princess.

[19] A Sharadhaa from The New Indian Express wrote "Music by debutant Gautam Srivatsa adds a classic touch.

The verdict: Shot in a light-hearted manner, with a bright palette of colours, and aided by good performances by the actors, the movie is appealing".

[20] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Prem and Shriya tease and delight the audience with their expressions and body language.

[21] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The comedy track with two of the best comedians from Kannada and Tamil, Sahdu Kokila and Vivek, falls flat.