[2][3] The film's success propelled Krishna to stardom, earning him the nickname "Andhra James Bond" and establishing him as a prominent figure in Telugu cinema.

Heartbroken, Radha confronts her father, who tells her that he was forced into his life of crime and terrorism, and some other person controls them all, which was overheard by 116 and his assistant, who are hiding outside.

Kamala seductively dances and mixes some intoxicant pill in his drink, which overlooked by 116, eventually made him senseless.

In the meantime, CID agents trace a letter leading to clues regarding the Chinese conspiracy to destabilize the nation and accommodated by traitors inside, led by a person wearing a Mao uniform named Supremo, who only speaks a few broken English sentences.

Aarudra's script impressed both Doondi and his partner, Sundarlal Nahata, leading them to pursue the project despite the higher production costs.

[3][5] Gudachari 116 was adapted for Telugu audiences with modifications, making it the first James Bond-style film in the language and featuring distinctive action sequences and stunts.

[1] Recognizing his potential and the rising interest in detective fiction, the producers decided to cast him in a spy thriller.

Initially, Doondi requested Adurthi Subba Rao, the director of Thene Manassulu, to send their lead actor.

[3] The production team of Gudachari 116 included cinematographer Ravikant Nagaich, and music director Tatineni Chalapathi Rao.

The film also featured guest appearances by Relangi, Sobhan Babu, Rajanala, and Ramana Reddy, with notable cast members such as Nellore Kantharao and Raavi Kondala Rao.

[3] The songs "O Vaalu Choopula Vanneladi" (Deeri Diridiri Deeridee) and "Nuvvu Na Mundunte" were filmed in Ooty, while the duet "Padileche Keratam Choodu" was shot at Mahabalipuram.

Gudachari 116 faced stiff competition from N. T. Rama Rao's Sri Krishna Tulabharam, a Mahabharata--themed film released in the same month of August 1966.