[1] Inspired by classic Western films, Mosagallaku Mosagadu is set in the 18th century, during the anarchy following the Battle of Bobbili (1757).

It was notable for its use of Eastmancolor, marking a technical milestone for Telugu cinema, and was shot in various locations including Bikaner, Shimla, and the Thar Desert.

[2] Released on 27 August 1971, Mosagallaku Mosagadu achieved major success, running for 100 days in multiple theatres.

[1] In the 18th century, the aftermath of the Battle of Bobbili (1757) is a period marked by political chaos and the intervention of British and French forces in South India.

To keep the treasure from falling into the hands of the British, two friends, Daanaala Dharmayya and Pagadaala Subbayya, hide it far away and secure it with five keys.

One day, a blind man, a former servant of the Amaraveedu court who knows the location of the treasure keys, accidentally reveals this information at a highway tavern.

Radha, Dharmayya's daughter, discovers her father dying and, misled into believing Pagadaala Subbayya is responsible for the murder, seeks revenge.

Pagadaala Subbayya, on his deathbed due to old age, reveals the treasure's location to his son and mentions that he had given the keys to Komarayya, a retired constable in Kurnool.

[1][3] The film drew inspiration from Western classics such as For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and Mackenna's Gold (1969).

[2] Despite comparisons to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, director K. S. R. Das clarified that Mosagallaku Mosagadu was specifically adapted to suit Telugu nativity, with only one scene inspired by the Italian film.

The film also featured Krishna's eldest son, Ramesh, in a childhood role, and his youngest brother, G. Adiseshagiri Rao, in a cameo.

[1] Mosagallaku Mosagadu was shot in colour, a decision that was initially met with skepticism from distributors who preferred black-and-white films due to cost considerations.

[2] Most of the crew traveled to Rajasthan in a specially booked train, while Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Jyothi Kakshmi, and Nagabhushanam flew to the location.

[3] Key scenes were shot in Kufri, Narkanda, and Tattapani in Himachal Pradesh during snowfall, as well as in the Thar Desert's sand dunes in Rajasthan.

Many producers in Madras were skeptical about the extravagance and budget of the film, predicting a bleak future for Padmalaya Studios.

It was also dubbed and released in several languages, including English as Treasure Hunt, Hindi as Gunfighter Johnny, and Tamil as Mosakkaaranukku Mosakkaaran.

Its innovative use of locations and action sequences played a key role in its success, leading to the rise of the cowboy genre in Telugu cinema.

[4] The genre was later picked up in Hindi cinema by actors like Feroz Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Shatrughan Sinha, and Danny Denzongpa.