[1] Acclaimed director Puttanna Kanagal served as an assistant to Panthulu during this film's production.

The original score and soundtrack were composed by T. G. Lingappa, with lyrics primarily written by G. V. Iyer.

The films soundtrack features a rendition of Purandara Dasa composition Yaarige Yaaruntu, sung by Ghantasala, which became widely popular.

B. R. Panthulu simultaneously made a Telugu version titled Gaali Medalu, starring N. T. Rama Rao.

The film was remade in Malayalam in 1964 as Kalanjukittiya Thankam by Puttanna Kanagal, who had assisted B. R. Panthulu on the original production.