The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in other prominent roles.

The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani.

The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu.

[3] The story revolves round the family of Narayana Kaimal, a leading advocate who loses his eyesight.

Kaimal's elder son Raghu dislikes the obstinate nature of his father leading to constant conflicts between the two.

He offers partnership of the factory to the manager Nanukuttan Nair if he could help conduct the marriage of his son, who is a police inspector, with Sarala.

Unable to stand the setback and the thought that he had failed in his attempts to control his children with an iron hand he suffers a fatal heart attack.

P Leela received the first Kerala State Award for Best Female Singer for Ujjayiniyile Gaayika.

Bahadur's performance as the faithful servant who is under pressure to act against his conscience is considered as one of the best he has essayed.

Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhavani also performed their roles impressively.