It stars Jayaram and Thilakan, along with Kirti Singh, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan, Ajayan and Surasu in supporting roles.

While performing the "bali," Thampi, who had lost all hope, takes the rice ball, "balichoru," in his hands and proceeds to the sea.

The locations include Colachel, where the ancestral house is set, and Vatta Kottai, where the fort scene and the song "Thamarakkili" were filmed.

[5] All lyrics are written by Sreekumaran Thampi; all music is composed by IlaiyaraajaIn 2019, Aradhya Kurup of The News Minute wrote, " It's a breezy watch till a few scenes before climax.

"[4] The New Indian Express wrote, "A youthful Jayaram and versatile Thilakan produce a unforgettable display of love and affection between a widower and his grandchild.

Thilakan's Thampi is as good as his Kochuvava from Kattukuthira (1990) or Achuthan Nair from Kireedam (1989) and Chenkol (1993), establishing his contendership for the best actor ever in Malayalam.