[3][4][5] The filmmakers obtained permission to use Mahadeva's life story, which includes his experiences as a mortician of unclaimed bodies.

However, Mahadeva claims that he was not paid by the producers of either Samskaravantha or KA-99 B-333, despite being promised compensation at the time the filmmakers obtained permission to use his story.

Mahadeva has reportedly expressed indifference to the films, citing his dissatisfaction with the lack of compensation he received and stating that he has no interest in watching them.

[6][7] All lyrics are written by J. M. Prahlad.A critic from The Times of India rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "While Kashi has done an excellent job, Padma Vasanthi is impressive and Suchendra Prasad is superb.

"[2] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote, "The quality of production is shoddy in places and the background music becomes noise most times.