He is known in the college for his arrogant behaviour, maintaining a gang of friends, teasing lecturers, and beating up classmates.

Maharshi slaps Ramana and explains that he wants her affection and love and not her body; they carefully take her back.

Karthik, Revathi and Rajendra Prasad were originally cast and even paid advances; however, they were later replaced with Raghava, Nishanti and Krishna Bhagavan.

[7] For Nuvve Kavali (2000), Sravanthi Ravi Kishore asked Koti to reuse the tune of "Maataraani Mounamidi" for "Kallalloki Kallu Petti".

[8] Griddaluri Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot, on his review, dated 8 January 1988, appreciated the visuals by cinematographer Hari Anumolu.

Gopalrao however criticised the soundtrack of the film, "In addition to Telugu songs, there's even one in Sanskrit but none of them are good [sic]," he added.

[9] Srinivas Kanchibhotla writing for Idlebrain.com opined that Maharshi is Vamsy's "best work till date", He added, "Stepping away from the comedic route that he was wildly successful at, Vamsi challenges himself on convincing the audience of Maharshi's true intentions and the severity of his love that borders on obsession and madness.