[2] The plot follows Raju (Rajasekhar) who pretends to his family that he worked in Dubai, however, he is a smuggling kingpin who goes by the name Spirit Sambasiva.

Kodi Ramakrishna, who collaborated with Rajasekhar for several films including Ankusam, teamed up after a hiatus.

[6] Reviewing the film for Zamin Ryot, Griddaluru Gopalrao appreciated the storyline and performances.

[7] On the other hand, a critic from Sify called it "avoidable," adding, "The story and presentation of director Kodi Ramakrishna is old wine in new bottle.

The shot takings and situations are all taken in an old fashioned manner which makes the proceedings move at snail pace".