Based on his play of the same name, the film stars Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan and Jayalalithaa.

Produced by A. V. Meiyappan of AVM Productions, it revolves around a retired and blind major who gives asylum to a fugitive wanted for committing murder, unaware that the victim was his younger son.

Ultimately, Chandrakanth's elder son Srikanth, an inspector, arrests Mohan along with his father for showing hospitality to a criminal.

[6][7] Sundarrajan, who portrayed the blind major Chandrakanth in the Tamil play, reprised his role in this film.

[8][9] The character's sons Srikanth and Rajinikanth were played by R. Muthuraman and A. V. M. Rajan respectively, replacing Venky and Govindarajan.

[18] The song "Oru Naal Yaaro", picturised on Mohan going to prove to the audience in his neighbourhood that his Vimala is singing on the radio, became a chartbuster.

[15] In a review dated 26 November 1966, The Indian Express said Sundarrajan brought not only "complete conviction and dignity" to his role but also "revels his rare characterisational depth and sensitivity."

[20] A critic from Kalki praised the performances of the cast, particularly Sundarrajan, but felt the film looked like a play in many places.