[1] Sindhu Menon debuted as a heroine with this film at the age of thirteen.

[3] The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra and includes two songs written by D. R. Bendre and Su.

[3] Srikanth of Deccan Herald called the film "A clean and wholesome family entertainer!

"[4] A critic from The New Indian Express said that "VETERAN director-cum-producer Siddalingaiah has not kept pace with the changing trends.

Though Prema is not like other re-makes, it would have been a better film had Siddalingaiah taken a little more care in casting and dialogue".