The film was released on 9 November 1995 and emerged as a commercial success, eventually attaining a cult following.
Filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao who facing financial troubles began writing a film for T. Krishna.
"Nee Padam Meeda Puttu Machanai Chellemma" was particularly successful while "Naa Raktham Tho Naduputhanu Rikshanu" was not originally composed for the film.
[3] It clashed with Chiranjeevi and Kodi Ramakrishna's major production Rikshavodu that released in December 1995.
[3] The film received three Nandi Awards, including Best Male Playback Singer for Vandemataram Srinivas and Best Lyricist for Gaddar (both for the song "Malle Theegaku Pandiri Vole"), in addition to Best Character Actress for Shivaparvati.