The directorial debut of B. Lenin,[1] the film stars Jayalalithaa and Sarath Babu.
It was the last Tamil film to be released with Jayalalithaa in the lead role,[2] and is based on the novel of the same name by Maharishi.
[4] The song "Poonthottam Poovil" attained popularity, and was frequently broadcast on radio stations in Madras.
[5] Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal was released on 15 January 1980.
[6] Kausikan of Kalki thanked director Lenin for carrying the story smoothly and concluded fans flock to the theatre like sea.