It was sung by Kannada cinema's most celebrated actor, Dr. Rajkumar, who also performed to the song in the film.

The song was considered a turning point in Kannada cinema and took Rajkumar's image to new heights.

Due to its themes representing the pride in being a Kannadiga, the song is widely embraced and still seen as the unofficial anthem for the Kannada people.

The song was shot at the Rani Chennamma circle and the Siddharoodh Math, in the city of Hubli, Karnataka.

Murthy dressed in the traditional Kannadiga costume consisting of red-yellow coloured turban, white shirt and dhoti, sings the song.